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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.42, 11,414.79 and 7,079.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.42, 11,414.79 and 7,079.58 is: 9,777.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.42 : 11,414.79 = 7,079.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.42/11,414.79 = 7,079.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.42x = 11,414.79 × 7,079.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.42x = 80,811,918.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,811,918.99/8,265.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,777.11

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