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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,992.78, 11,988.73 and 2,446.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,992.78, 11,988.73 and 2,446.12 is: 3,669.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,992.78 : 11,988.73 = 2,446.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,992.78/11,988.73 = 2,446.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,992.78x = 11,988.73 × 2,446.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,992.78x = 29,325,872.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,325,872.23/7,992.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.05

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