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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,998.72, 10,979.52 and 7,094.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,998.72, 10,979.52 and 7,094.76 is: 9,738.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,998.72 : 10,979.52 = 7,094.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,998.72/10,979.52 = 7,094.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,998.72x = 10,979.52 × 7,094.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,998.72x = 77,897,059.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,897,059.32/7,998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,738.69

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