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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.36, 11,967.12 and 6,034.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.36, 11,967.12 and 6,034.08 is: 9,031.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.36 : 11,967.12 = 6,034.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.36/11,967.12 = 6,034.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.36x = 11,967.12 × 6,034.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.36x = 72,210,559.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,210,559.45/7,995.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,031.56

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