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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.36, 11,999.31 and 5,547.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.36, 11,999.31 and 5,547.39 is: 8,325.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.36 : 11,999.31 = 5,547.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.36/11,999.31 = 5,547.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.36x = 11,999.31 × 5,547.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.36x = 66,564,852.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,564,852.30/7,995.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,325.44

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