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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,985.44, 11,978.78 and 2,438.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,985.44, 11,978.78 and 2,438.82 is: 3,658.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,985.44 : 11,978.78 = 2,438.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,985.44/11,978.78 = 2,438.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,985.44x = 11,978.78 × 2,438.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,985.44x = 29,214,088.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,214,088.24/7,985.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.42

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