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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.58, 11,033.67 and 5,013.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.58, 11,033.67 and 5,013.06 is: 6,917.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.58 : 11,033.67 = 5,013.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.58/11,033.67 = 5,013.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.58x = 11,033.67 × 5,013.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.58x = 55,312,449.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,312,449.73/7,995.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,917.88

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