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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.68, 11,992.82 and 2,447.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.68, 11,992.82 and 2,447.96 is: 3,672.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.68 : 11,992.82 = 2,447.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.68/11,992.82 = 2,447.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.68x = 11,992.82 × 2,447.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.68x = 29,357,943.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,357,943.65/7,994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.18

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