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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,992.65, 11,990.74 and 2,446.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,992.65, 11,990.74 and 2,446.43 is: 3,670.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,992.65 : 11,990.74 = 2,446.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,992.65/11,990.74 = 2,446.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,992.65x = 11,990.74 × 2,446.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,992.65x = 29,334,436.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,334,436.55/7,992.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.18

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