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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.70, 11,992.03 and 2,447.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.70, 11,992.03 and 2,447.97 is: 3,671.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.70 : 11,992.03 = 2,447.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.70/11,992.03 = 2,447.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.70x = 11,992.03 × 2,447.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.70x = 29,356,129.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,356,129.68/7,994.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.95

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