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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.08, 11,992.50 and 2,152.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.08, 11,992.50 and 2,152.74 is: 3,228.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.08 : 11,992.50 = 2,152.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.08/11,992.50 = 2,152.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.08x = 11,992.50 × 2,152.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.08x = 25,816,734.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,816,734.45/7,996.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.67

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