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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.84, 13,394.46 and 7,975.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.84, 13,394.46 and 7,975.56 is: 11,928.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.84 : 13,394.46 = 7,975.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.84/13,394.46 = 7,975.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.84x = 13,394.46 × 7,975.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.84x = 106,828,399.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,828,399.54/8,955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,928.35

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