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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,079.41, 12,098.46 and 4,794.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,079.41, 12,098.46 and 4,794.86 is: 7,180.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,079.41 : 12,098.46 = 4,794.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,079.41/12,098.46 = 4,794.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,079.41x = 12,098.46 × 4,794.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,079.41x = 58,010,421.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,010,421.92/8,079.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,180.03

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