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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.80, 11,993.70 and 5,384.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.80, 11,993.70 and 5,384.60 is: 8,076.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.80 : 11,993.70 = 5,384.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.80/11,993.70 = 5,384.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.80x = 11,993.70 × 5,384.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.80x = 64,581,277.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,581,277.02/7,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,076.90

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