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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.71, 11,993.56 and 2,152.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.71, 11,993.56 and 2,152.33 is: 3,228.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.71 : 11,993.56 = 2,152.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.71/11,993.56 = 2,152.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.71x = 11,993.56 × 2,152.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.71x = 25,814,063.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,814,063.63/7,995.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.49

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