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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,993.70, 11,034.62 and 5,008.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,993.70, 11,034.62 and 5,008.86 is: 6,914.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,993.70 : 11,034.62 = 5,008.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,993.70/11,034.62 = 5,008.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,993.70x = 11,034.62 × 5,008.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,993.70x = 55,270,866.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,270,866.73/7,993.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,914.30

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