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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.68, 11,034.83 and 5,975.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.68, 11,034.83 and 5,975.58 is: 8,246.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.68 : 11,034.83 = 5,975.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.68/11,034.83 = 5,975.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.68x = 11,034.83 × 5,975.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.68x = 65,939,479.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,939,479.57/7,995.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,246.89

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