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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,999.90, 11,036.46 and 5,013.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,999.90, 11,036.46 and 5,013.70 is: 6,916.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,999.90 : 11,036.46 = 5,013.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,999.90/11,036.46 = 5,013.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,999.90x = 11,036.46 × 5,013.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,999.90x = 55,333,499.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,333,499.50/7,999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,916.77

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