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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.07, 11,995.17 and 2,450.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.07, 11,995.17 and 2,450.43 is: 3,675.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.07 : 11,995.17 = 2,450.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.07/11,995.17 = 2,450.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.07x = 11,995.17 × 2,450.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.07x = 29,393,350.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,393,350.14/7,997.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.51

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