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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,993.08, 11,985.57 and 2,444.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,993.08, 11,985.57 and 2,444.85 is: 3,666.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,993.08 : 11,985.57 = 2,444.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,993.08/11,985.57 = 2,444.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,993.08x = 11,985.57 × 2,444.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,993.08x = 29,302,920.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,302,920.81/7,993.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.04

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