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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.42, 11,996.49 and 2,450.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.42, 11,996.49 and 2,450.36 is: 3,675.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.42 : 11,996.49 = 2,450.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.42/11,996.49 = 2,450.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.42x = 11,996.49 × 2,450.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.42x = 29,395,719.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,395,719.24/7,997.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.65

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