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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,955.76, 10,969.60 and 6,458.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,955.76, 10,969.60 and 6,458.96 is: 8,905.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,955.76 : 10,969.60 = 6,458.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,955.76/10,969.60 = 6,458.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,955.76x = 10,969.60 × 6,458.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,955.76x = 70,852,207.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,852,207.62/7,955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,905.77

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