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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,954.67, 10,985.61 and 5,962.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,954.67, 10,985.61 and 5,962.07 is: 8,233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,954.67 : 10,985.61 = 5,962.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,954.67/10,985.61 = 5,962.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,954.67x = 10,985.61 × 5,962.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,954.67x = 65,496,975.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,496,975.81/7,954.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,233.78

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