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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,993.98, 11,988.63 and 2,446.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,993.98, 11,988.63 and 2,446.08 is: 3,668.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,993.98 : 11,988.63 = 2,446.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,993.98/11,988.63 = 2,446.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,993.98x = 11,988.63 × 2,446.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,993.98x = 29,325,148.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,325,148.07/7,993.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.40

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