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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.78, 11,034.95 and 5,975.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.78, 11,034.95 and 5,975.69 is: 8,247.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.78 : 11,034.95 = 5,975.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.78/11,034.95 = 5,975.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.78x = 11,034.95 × 5,975.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.78x = 65,941,355.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,941,355.31/7,995.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,247.02

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