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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.48, 8,777.11 and 6,079.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.48, 8,777.11 and 6,079.19 is: 8,390.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.48 : 8,777.11 = 6,079.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.48/8,777.11 = 6,079.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.48x = 8,777.11 × 6,079.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.48x = 53,357,671.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,357,671.66/6,359.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,390.26

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