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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,999.23, 11,032.99 and 5,874.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,999.23, 11,032.99 and 5,874.10 is: 8,101.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,999.23 : 11,032.99 = 5,874.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,999.23/11,032.99 = 5,874.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,999.23x = 11,032.99 × 5,874.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,999.23x = 64,808,844.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,808,844.29/7,999.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,101.88

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