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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.51, 11,975.04 and 6,532.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.51, 11,975.04 and 6,532.65 is: 9,784.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.51 : 11,975.04 = 6,532.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.51/11,975.04 = 6,532.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.51x = 11,975.04 × 6,532.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.51x = 78,228,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,228,745.06/7,995.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,784.08

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