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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,998.44, 11,996.80 and 2,155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,998.44, 11,996.80 and 2,155.64 is: 3,233.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,998.44 : 11,996.80 = 2,155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,998.44/11,996.80 = 2,155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,998.44x = 11,996.80 × 2,155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,998.44x = 25,860,781.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,860,781.95/7,998.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.23

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