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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.80, 11,992.19 and 2,448.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.80, 11,992.19 and 2,448.12 is: 3,672.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.80 : 11,992.19 = 2,448.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.80/11,992.19 = 2,448.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.80x = 11,992.19 × 2,448.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.80x = 29,358,352.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,358,352.91/7,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.18

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