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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,995.90, 11,976.42 and 6,593.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,995.90, 11,976.42 and 6,593.52 is: 9,875.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,995.90 : 11,976.42 = 6,593.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,995.90/11,976.42 = 6,593.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,995.90x = 11,976.42 × 6,593.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,995.90x = 78,966,764.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,966,764.80/7,995.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,875.91

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