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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.66, 11,996.15 and 2,449.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.66, 11,996.15 and 2,449.17 is: 3,674.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.66 : 11,996.15 = 2,449.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.66/11,996.15 = 2,449.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.66x = 11,996.15 × 2,449.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.66x = 29,380,598.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,380,598.45/7,996.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.11

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