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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,079.30, 12,116.48 and 6,494.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,079.30, 12,116.48 and 6,494.25 is: 9,739.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,079.30 : 12,116.48 = 6,494.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,079.30/12,116.48 = 6,494.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,079.30x = 12,116.48 × 6,494.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,079.30x = 78,687,500.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,687,500.25/8,079.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,739.40

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