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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.89, 11,963.70 and 5,992.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.89, 11,963.70 and 5,992.52 is: 8,998.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.89 : 11,963.70 = 5,992.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.89/11,963.70 = 5,992.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.89x = 11,963.70 × 5,992.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.89x = 71,692,651.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,692,651.71/7,966.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,998.83

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