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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.84, 11,935.92 and 6,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.84, 11,935.92 and 6,907.20 is: 10,310.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.84 : 11,935.92 = 6,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.84/11,935.92 = 6,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.84x = 11,935.92 × 6,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.84x = 82,443,786.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,443,786.62/7,995.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,310.83

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