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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,991.52, 11,033.02 and 7,104.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,991.52, 11,033.02 and 7,104.87 is: 9,808.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,991.52 : 11,033.02 = 7,104.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,991.52/11,033.02 = 7,104.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,991.52x = 11,033.02 × 7,104.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,991.52x = 78,388,190.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,388,190.57/7,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,808.92

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