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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,994.94, 11,039.96 and 5,015.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,994.94, 11,039.96 and 5,015.90 is: 6,926.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994.94 : 11,039.96 = 5,015.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994.94/11,039.96 = 5,015.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994.94x = 11,039.96 × 5,015.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994.94x = 55,375,335.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,375,335.36/7,994.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,926.30

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