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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.80, 12,079.20 and 6,939.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.80, 12,079.20 and 6,939.20 is: 10,408.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.80 : 12,079.20 = 6,939.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.80/12,079.20 = 6,939.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.80x = 12,079.20 × 6,939.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.80x = 83,819,984.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,819,984.64/8,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,408.80

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