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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,999.50, 11,950.71 and 6,687.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,999.50, 11,950.71 and 6,687.30 is: 9,990.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,999.50 : 11,950.71 = 6,687.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,999.50/11,950.71 = 6,687.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,999.50x = 11,950.71 × 6,687.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,999.50x = 79,917,982.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,917,982.98/7,999.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,990.37

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