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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,988.12, 11,983.94 and 2,441.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,988.12, 11,983.94 and 2,441.89 is: 3,663.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,988.12 : 11,983.94 = 2,441.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,988.12/11,983.94 = 2,441.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,988.12x = 11,983.94 × 2,441.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,988.12x = 29,263,463.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,263,463.25/7,988.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.37

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