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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.34, 11,995.11 and 2,154.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.34, 11,995.11 and 2,154.42 is: 3,231.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.34 : 11,995.11 = 2,154.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.34/11,995.11 = 2,154.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.34x = 11,995.11 × 2,154.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.34x = 25,842,504.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,842,504.89/7,997.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.39

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