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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,999.93, 11,032.74 and 5,016.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,999.93, 11,032.74 and 5,016.10 is: 6,917.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,999.93 : 11,032.74 = 5,016.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,999.93/11,032.74 = 5,016.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,999.93x = 11,032.74 × 5,016.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,999.93x = 55,341,327.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,341,327.11/7,999.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,917.73

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