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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.84, 11,039.24 and 6,407

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.84, 11,039.24 and 6,407 is: 8,843.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.84 : 11,039.24 = 6,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.84/11,039.24 = 6,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.84x = 11,039.24 × 6,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.84x = 70,728,410.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,728,410.68/7,997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,843.44

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