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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.42, 11,993.36 and 2,152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.42, 11,993.36 and 2,152.04 is: 3,228.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.42 : 11,993.36 = 2,152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.42/11,993.36 = 2,152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.42x = 11,993.36 × 2,152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.42x = 25,810,119.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,810,119.73/7,995.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.11

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