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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,987.06, 11,980.59 and 2,440.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,987.06, 11,980.59 and 2,440.11 is: 3,660.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,987.06 : 11,980.59 = 2,440.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,987.06/11,980.59 = 2,440.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,987.06x = 11,980.59 × 2,440.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,987.06x = 29,233,957.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,233,957.46/7,987.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.17

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