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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,947.70, 16,421.55 and 7,995.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,947.70, 16,421.55 and 7,995.70 is: 11,993.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,947.70 : 16,421.55 = 7,995.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,947.70/16,421.55 = 7,995.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,947.70x = 16,421.55 × 7,995.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,947.70x = 131,301,787.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,301,787.34/10,947.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,993.55

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