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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.87, 11,995.03 and 2,153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.87, 11,995.03 and 2,153.26 is: 3,229.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.87 : 11,995.03 = 2,153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.87/11,995.03 = 2,153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.87x = 11,995.03 × 2,153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.87x = 25,828,347.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,828,347.56/7,996.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.81

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