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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.79, 11,185.97 and 4,379.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.79, 11,185.97 and 4,379.79 is: 6,044.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.79 : 11,185.97 = 4,379.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.79/11,185.97 = 4,379.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.79x = 11,185.97 × 4,379.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.79x = 48,992,199.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,992,199.55/8,105.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,044.10

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