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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,983.36, 11,007.29 and 4,994.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,983.36, 11,007.29 and 4,994.01 is: 6,885.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,983.36 : 11,007.29 = 4,994.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,983.36/11,007.29 = 4,994.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,983.36x = 11,007.29 × 4,994.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,983.36x = 54,970,516.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,970,516.33/7,983.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,885.64

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