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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.05, 11,995.93 and 2,449.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.05, 11,995.93 and 2,449.99 is: 3,675.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.05 : 11,995.93 = 2,449.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.05/11,995.93 = 2,449.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.05x = 11,995.93 × 2,449.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.05x = 29,389,908.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,389,908.54/7,997.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.09

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