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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,969.82, 11,005.35 and 4,990.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,969.82, 11,005.35 and 4,990.73 is: 6,891.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,969.82 : 11,005.35 = 4,990.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,969.82/11,005.35 = 4,990.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,969.82x = 11,005.35 × 4,990.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,969.82x = 54,924,730.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,924,730.41/7,969.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,891.59

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