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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,993.52, 11,026.92 and 5,012.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,993.52, 11,026.92 and 5,012.72 is: 6,914.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,993.52 : 11,026.92 = 5,012.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,993.52/11,026.92 = 5,012.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,993.52x = 11,026.92 × 5,012.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,993.52x = 55,274,862.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,274,862.42/7,993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,914.96

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