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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,955.67, 10,986.98 and 5,963.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,955.67, 10,986.98 and 5,963.07 is: 8,235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,955.67 : 10,986.98 = 5,963.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,955.67/10,986.98 = 5,963.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,955.67x = 10,986.98 × 5,963.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,955.67x = 65,516,130.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,516,130.83/7,955.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,235.15

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