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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,991.00, 11,986.52 and 2,444.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,991.00, 11,986.52 and 2,444.33 is: 3,666.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,991.00 : 11,986.52 = 2,444.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,991.00/11,986.52 = 2,444.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,991.00x = 11,986.52 × 2,444.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,991.00x = 29,298,938.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,298,938.28/7,991.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.49

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