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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,895.24, 11,856.30 and 7,565

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,895.24, 11,856.30 and 7,565 is: 11,360.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,895.24 : 11,856.30 = 7,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,895.24/11,856.30 = 7,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,895.24x = 11,856.30 × 7,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,895.24x = 89,692,909.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,692,909.50/7,895.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,360.38

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