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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,079.66, 11,145.96 and 7,016.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,079.66, 11,145.96 and 7,016.04 is: 9,678.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,079.66 : 11,145.96 = 7,016.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,079.66/11,145.96 = 7,016.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,079.66x = 11,145.96 × 7,016.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,079.66x = 78,200,501.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,200,501.20/8,079.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,678.69

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