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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.59, 11,995.01 and 2,152.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.59, 11,995.01 and 2,152.83 is: 3,228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.59 : 11,995.01 = 2,152.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.59/11,995.01 = 2,152.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.59x = 11,995.01 × 2,152.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.59x = 25,823,198.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,823,198.25/7,997.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.87

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