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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.24, 11,992.90 and 2,448.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.24, 11,992.90 and 2,448.57 is: 3,672.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.24 : 11,992.90 = 2,448.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.24/11,992.90 = 2,448.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.24x = 11,992.90 × 2,448.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.24x = 29,365,382.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,365,382.95/7,995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.86

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