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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,992.48, 11,027.66 and 6,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,992.48, 11,027.66 and 6,007.80 is: 8,289.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,992.48 : 11,027.66 = 6,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,992.48/11,027.66 = 6,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,992.48x = 11,027.66 × 6,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,992.48x = 66,251,975.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,251,975.75/7,992.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,289.29

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