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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,991.70, 11,988.99 and 2,444.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,991.70, 11,988.99 and 2,444.94 is: 3,667.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,991.70 : 11,988.99 = 2,444.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,991.70/11,988.99 = 2,444.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,991.70x = 11,988.99 × 2,444.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,991.70x = 29,312,361.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,312,361.21/7,991.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.85

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