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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,986.63, 11,979.97 and 7,975.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,986.63, 11,979.97 and 7,975.09 is: 11,962.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,986.63 : 11,979.97 = 7,975.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,986.63/11,979.97 = 7,975.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,986.63x = 11,979.97 × 7,975.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,986.63x = 95,541,333.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,541,333.98/7,986.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,962.65

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