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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.84, 11,994.12 and 5,794.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.84, 11,994.12 and 5,794.08 is: 8,691.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.84 : 11,994.12 = 5,794.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.84/11,994.12 = 5,794.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.84x = 11,994.12 × 5,794.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.84x = 69,494,890.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,494,890.81/7,995.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,691.38

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