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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,955.28, 11,911.05 and 6,001.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,955.28, 11,911.05 and 6,001.56 is: 8,985.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,955.28 : 11,911.05 = 6,001.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,955.28/11,911.05 = 6,001.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,955.28x = 11,911.05 × 6,001.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,955.28x = 71,484,881.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,484,881.24/7,955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,985.84

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