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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,993.70, 11,988.50 and 2,370.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,993.70, 11,988.50 and 2,370.05 is: 3,554.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,993.70 : 11,988.50 = 2,370.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,993.70/11,988.50 = 2,370.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,993.70x = 11,988.50 × 2,370.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,993.70x = 28,413,371.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,413,371.79/7,993.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.47

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