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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.16, 11,031.79 and 6,579.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.16, 11,031.79 and 6,579.88 is: 9,072.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.16 : 11,031.79 = 6,579.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.16/11,031.79 = 6,579.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.16x = 11,031.79 × 6,579.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.16x = 72,587,854.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,587,854.39/8,001.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,072.17

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