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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,988.93, 10,999.63 and 6,791.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,988.93, 10,999.63 and 6,791.56 is: 9,351.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,988.93 : 10,999.63 = 6,791.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,988.93/10,999.63 = 6,791.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,988.93x = 10,999.63 × 6,791.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,988.93x = 74,704,647.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,704,647.12/7,988.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,351.02

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