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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.98, 11,993.93 and 2,449.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.98, 11,993.93 and 2,449.35 is: 3,674.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.98 : 11,993.93 = 2,449.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.98/11,993.93 = 2,449.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.98x = 11,993.93 × 2,449.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.98x = 29,377,320.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,377,320.20/7,995.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.01

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