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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,969.95, 11,954.97 and 5,504.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,969.95, 11,954.97 and 5,504.04 is: 8,256.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,969.95 : 11,954.97 = 5,504.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,969.95/11,954.97 = 5,504.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,969.95x = 11,954.97 × 5,504.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,969.95x = 65,800,633.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,800,633.08/7,969.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,256.09

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