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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.14, 11,995.28 and 2,450.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.14, 11,995.28 and 2,450.50 is: 3,675.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.14 : 11,995.28 = 2,450.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.14/11,995.28 = 2,450.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.14x = 11,995.28 × 2,450.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.14x = 29,394,485.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,394,485.11/7,997.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.62

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