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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.72, 10,975.38 and 7,091.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.72, 10,975.38 and 7,091.76 is: 9,734.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.72 : 10,975.38 = 7,091.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.72/10,975.38 = 7,091.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.72x = 10,975.38 × 7,091.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.72x = 77,834,760.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,834,760.87/7,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,734.55

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