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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,990.02, 11,986.23 and 2,442.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,990.02, 11,986.23 and 2,442.63 is: 3,664.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,990.02 : 11,986.23 = 2,442.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,990.02/11,986.23 = 2,442.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,990.02x = 11,986.23 × 2,442.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,990.02x = 29,277,924.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,277,924.98/7,990.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.31

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