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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,993.80, 11,987.52 and 2,445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,993.80, 11,987.52 and 2,445.30 is: 3,666.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,993.80 : 11,987.52 = 2,445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,993.80/11,987.52 = 2,445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,993.80x = 11,987.52 × 2,445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,993.80x = 29,313,082.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,313,082.66/7,993.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.98

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