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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,990.37, 11,985.58 and 2,443.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,990.37, 11,985.58 and 2,443.69 is: 3,665.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,990.37 : 11,985.58 = 2,443.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,990.37/11,985.58 = 2,443.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,990.37x = 11,985.58 × 2,443.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,990.37x = 29,289,041.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,289,041.99/7,990.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.54

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