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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,992.48, 11,990.57 and 2,446.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,992.48, 11,990.57 and 2,446.64 is: 3,670.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,992.48 : 11,990.57 = 2,446.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,992.48/11,990.57 = 2,446.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,992.48x = 11,990.57 × 2,446.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,992.48x = 29,336,536.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,336,536.00/7,992.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.52

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