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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,999.58, 11,982.51 and 5,213.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,999.58, 11,982.51 and 5,213.89 is: 7,809.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,999.58 : 11,982.51 = 5,213.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,999.58/11,982.51 = 5,213.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,999.58x = 11,982.51 × 5,213.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,999.58x = 62,475,489.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,475,489.06/7,999.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,809.85

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