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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.87, 12,054.69 and 7,432.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.87, 12,054.69 and 7,432.11 is: 11,204.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.87 : 12,054.69 = 7,432.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.87/12,054.69 = 7,432.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.87x = 12,054.69 × 7,432.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.87x = 89,591,782.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,591,782.10/7,995.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,204.76

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