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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.88, 11,992.32 and 6,050.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.88, 11,992.32 and 6,050.88 is: 9,076.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.88 : 11,992.32 = 6,050.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.88/11,992.32 = 6,050.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.88x = 11,992.32 × 6,050.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.88x = 72,564,089.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,564,089.24/7,994.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,076.32

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