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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.08, 11,989.62 and 5,524.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.08, 11,989.62 and 5,524.84 is: 8,283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.08 : 11,989.62 = 5,524.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.08/11,989.62 = 5,524.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.08x = 11,989.62 × 5,524.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.08x = 66,240,732.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,240,732.16/7,997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.11

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