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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,985.52, 11,030.08 and 6,730.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,985.52, 11,030.08 and 6,730.76 is: 9,296.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,985.52 : 11,030.08 = 6,730.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,985.52/11,030.08 = 6,730.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,985.52x = 11,030.08 × 6,730.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,985.52x = 74,240,821.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,240,821.26/7,985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,296.93

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