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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.99, 11,993.72 and 2,152.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.99, 11,993.72 and 2,152.38 is: 3,228.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.99 : 11,993.72 = 2,152.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.99/11,993.72 = 2,152.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.99x = 11,993.72 × 2,152.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.99x = 25,815,032.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,815,032.29/7,995.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.50

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