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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.93, 12,379.01 and 7,159.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.93, 12,379.01 and 7,159.78 is: 10,734.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.93 : 12,379.01 = 7,159.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.93/12,379.01 = 7,159.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.93x = 12,379.01 × 7,159.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.93x = 88,630,988.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,630,988.22/8,256.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,734.13

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