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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,993.82, 11,008.50 and 7,969.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,993.82, 11,008.50 and 7,969.52 is: 10,975.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,993.82 : 11,008.50 = 7,969.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,993.82/11,008.50 = 7,969.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,993.82x = 11,008.50 × 7,969.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,993.82x = 87,732,460.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,732,460.92/7,993.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,975.04

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