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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.41, 11,995.29 and 2,153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.41, 11,995.29 and 2,153.34 is: 3,230.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.41 : 11,995.29 = 2,153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.41/11,995.29 = 2,153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.41x = 11,995.29 × 2,153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.41x = 25,829,937.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,829,937.77/7,996.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.19

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