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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.40, 11,996.24 and 2,451.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.40, 11,996.24 and 2,451.74 is: 3,677.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.40 : 11,996.24 = 2,451.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.40/11,996.24 = 2,451.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.40x = 11,996.24 × 2,451.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.40x = 29,411,589.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,411,589.22/7,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.64

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