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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.01, 11,992.66 and 2,151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.01, 11,992.66 and 2,151.32 is: 3,226.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.01 : 11,992.66 = 2,151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.01/11,992.66 = 2,151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.01x = 11,992.66 × 2,151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.01x = 25,799,983.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,799,983.97/7,996.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.61

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