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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.16, 11,005.24 and 6,001.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.16, 11,005.24 and 6,001.36 is: 8,261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.16 : 11,005.24 = 6,001.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.16/11,005.24 = 6,001.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.16x = 11,005.24 × 6,001.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.16x = 66,046,407.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,046,407.13/7,994.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,261.83

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