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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.91, 11,992.48 and 2,448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.91, 11,992.48 and 2,448.32 is: 3,672.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.91 : 11,992.48 = 2,448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.91/11,992.48 = 2,448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.91x = 11,992.48 × 2,448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.91x = 29,361,362.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,361,362.55/7,994.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.51

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