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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,990.52, 11,983.34 and 2,444.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,990.52, 11,983.34 and 2,444.65 is: 3,666.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,990.52 : 11,983.34 = 2,444.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,990.52/11,983.34 = 2,444.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,990.52x = 11,983.34 × 2,444.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,990.52x = 29,295,048.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,295,048.28/7,990.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.23

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