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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.34, 13,466.90 and 7,995.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.34, 13,466.90 and 7,995.87 is: 11,995.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.34 : 13,466.90 = 7,995.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.34/13,466.90 = 7,995.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.34x = 13,466.90 × 7,995.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.34x = 107,679,514.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,679,514.37/8,976.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,995.93

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