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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,991.55, 11,035.31 and 5,012.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,991.55, 11,035.31 and 5,012.53 is: 6,921.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,991.55 : 11,035.31 = 5,012.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,991.55/11,035.31 = 5,012.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,991.55x = 11,035.31 × 5,012.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,991.55x = 55,314,807.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,314,807.38/7,991.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,921.66

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