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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,999.62, 11,034.71 and 5,010.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,999.62, 11,034.71 and 5,010.26 is: 6,911.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,999.62 : 11,034.71 = 5,010.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,999.62/11,034.71 = 5,010.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,999.62x = 11,034.71 × 5,010.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,999.62x = 55,286,741.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,286,741.07/7,999.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,911.17

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