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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.44, 12,384.86 and 7,079.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.44, 12,384.86 and 7,079.10 is: 10,618.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.44 : 12,384.86 = 7,079.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.44/12,384.86 = 7,079.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.44x = 12,384.86 × 7,079.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.44x = 87,673,680.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,673,680.12/8,256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,618.83

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