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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,996.81, 11,997.87 and 2,450.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,996.81, 11,997.87 and 2,450.21 is: 3,676.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,996.81 : 11,997.87 = 2,450.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,996.81/11,997.87 = 2,450.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,996.81x = 11,997.87 × 2,450.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,996.81x = 29,397,241.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,397,241.06/7,996.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.12

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