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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,998.53, 11,998.10 and 2,155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,998.53, 11,998.10 and 2,155.28 is: 3,233.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,998.53 : 11,998.10 = 2,155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,998.53/11,998.10 = 2,155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,998.53x = 11,998.10 × 2,155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,998.53x = 25,859,300.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,859,300.35/7,998.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.01

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