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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.33, 11,994.50 and 2,152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.33, 11,994.50 and 2,152.94 is: 3,229.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.33 : 11,994.50 = 2,152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.33/11,994.50 = 2,152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.33x = 11,994.50 × 2,152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.33x = 25,823,461.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,823,461.01/7,996.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.41

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