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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,988.99, 11,983.04 and 2,442.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,988.99, 11,983.04 and 2,442.33 is: 3,663.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,988.99 : 11,983.04 = 2,442.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,988.99/11,983.04 = 2,442.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,988.99x = 11,983.04 × 2,442.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,988.99x = 29,266,544.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,266,544.19/7,988.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.36

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