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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,990.91, 11,032.58 and 7,150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,990.91, 11,032.58 and 7,150.15 is: 9,871.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,990.91 : 11,032.58 = 7,150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,990.91/11,032.58 = 7,150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,990.91x = 11,032.58 × 7,150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,990.91x = 78,884,633.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,884,633.55/7,990.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,871.80

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