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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,993.79, 11,990.78 and 2,447.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,993.79, 11,990.78 and 2,447.19 is: 3,670.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,993.79 : 11,990.78 = 2,447.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,993.79/11,990.78 = 2,447.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,993.79x = 11,990.78 × 2,447.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,993.79x = 29,343,693.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,343,693.89/7,993.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.81

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