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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,955.62, 11,939.58 and 5,507.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,955.62, 11,939.58 and 5,507.55 is: 8,265.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,955.62 : 11,939.58 = 5,507.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,955.62/11,939.58 = 5,507.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,955.62x = 11,939.58 × 5,507.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,955.62x = 65,757,833.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,757,833.83/7,955.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,265.59

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