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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.92, 11,994.24 and 2,448.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.92, 11,994.24 and 2,448.86 is: 3,673.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.92 : 11,994.24 = 2,448.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.92/11,994.24 = 2,448.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.92x = 11,994.24 × 2,448.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.92x = 29,372,214.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,372,214.57/7,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.40

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