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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,992.47, 12,031.89 and 7,188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,992.47, 12,031.89 and 7,188.75 is: 10,821.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,992.47 : 12,031.89 = 7,188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,992.47/12,031.89 = 7,188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,992.47x = 12,031.89 × 7,188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,992.47x = 86,494,262.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,494,262.72/7,992.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,821.97

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