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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.01, 11,994.71 and 2,450.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.01, 11,994.71 and 2,450.40 is: 3,675.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.01 : 11,994.71 = 2,450.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.01/11,994.71 = 2,450.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.01x = 11,994.71 × 2,450.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.01x = 29,391,825.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,391,825.13/7,997.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.35

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