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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.71, 11,995.07 and 2,450.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.71, 11,995.07 and 2,450.03 is: 3,675.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.71 : 11,995.07 = 2,450.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.71/11,995.07 = 2,450.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.71x = 11,995.07 × 2,450.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.71x = 29,388,299.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,388,299.09/7,996.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.05

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