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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,992.69, 11,988.59 and 2,446.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,992.69, 11,988.59 and 2,446.03 is: 3,668.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,992.69 : 11,988.59 = 2,446.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,992.69/11,988.59 = 2,446.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,992.69x = 11,988.59 × 2,446.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,992.69x = 29,324,399.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,324,399.88/7,992.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.90

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