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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,979.09, 11,012.46 and 6,087.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,979.09, 11,012.46 and 6,087.11 is: 8,401.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,979.09 : 11,012.46 = 6,087.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,979.09/11,012.46 = 6,087.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,979.09x = 11,012.46 × 6,087.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,979.09x = 67,034,000.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,034,000.33/7,979.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,401.21

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