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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,992.48, 11,989.62 and 6,524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,992.48, 11,989.62 and 6,524.20 is: 9,787.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,992.48 : 11,989.62 = 6,524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,992.48/11,989.62 = 6,524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,992.48x = 11,989.62 × 6,524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,992.48x = 78,222,658.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,222,658.58/7,992.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,787.03

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