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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,998.62, 11,030.90 and 5,014.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,998.62, 11,030.90 and 5,014.76 is: 6,915.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,998.62 : 11,030.90 = 5,014.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,998.62/11,030.90 = 5,014.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,998.62x = 11,030.90 × 5,014.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,998.62x = 55,317,316.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,317,316.08/7,998.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,915.86

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