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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.28, 11,995.46 and 2,450.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.28, 11,995.46 and 2,450.58 is: 3,675.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.28 : 11,995.46 = 2,450.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.28/11,995.46 = 2,450.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.28x = 11,995.46 × 2,450.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.28x = 29,395,834.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,395,834.37/7,997.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.73

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