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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,990.73, 11,987.92 and 2,444.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,990.73, 11,987.92 and 2,444.86 is: 3,667.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,990.73 : 11,987.92 = 2,444.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,990.73/11,987.92 = 2,444.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,990.73x = 11,987.92 × 2,444.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,990.73x = 29,308,786.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,308,786.09/7,990.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.85

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