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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.36, 11,039.82 and 7,558.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.36, 11,039.82 and 7,558.04 is: 10,437.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.36 : 11,039.82 = 7,558.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.36/11,039.82 = 7,558.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.36x = 11,039.82 × 7,558.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.36x = 83,439,401.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,439,401.15/7,994.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,437.28

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