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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,990.75, 11,985.62 and 2,443.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,990.75, 11,985.62 and 2,443.65 is: 3,665.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,990.75 : 11,985.62 = 2,443.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,990.75/11,985.62 = 2,443.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,990.75x = 11,985.62 × 2,443.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,990.75x = 29,288,660.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,288,660.31/7,990.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.32

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