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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.84, 11,994.36 and 2,153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.84, 11,994.36 and 2,153.92 is: 3,230.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.84 : 11,994.36 = 2,153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.84/11,994.36 = 2,153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.84x = 11,994.36 × 2,153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.84x = 25,834,891.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,834,891.89/7,996.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.64

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