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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.81, 11,992.24 and 2,448.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.81, 11,992.24 and 2,448.13 is: 3,672.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.81 : 11,992.24 = 2,448.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.81/11,992.24 = 2,448.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.81x = 11,992.24 × 2,448.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.81x = 29,358,512.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,358,512.87/7,994.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.20

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