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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.90, 11,992.77 and 2,152.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.90, 11,992.77 and 2,152.86 is: 3,229.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.90 : 11,992.77 = 2,152.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.90/11,992.77 = 2,152.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.90x = 11,992.77 × 2,152.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.90x = 25,818,754.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,818,754.82/7,995.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.00

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