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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,279.60, 11,419.71 and 6,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,279.60, 11,419.71 and 6,007.70 is: 8,286.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,279.60 : 11,419.71 = 6,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,279.60/11,419.71 = 6,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,279.60x = 11,419.71 × 6,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,279.60x = 68,606,134.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,606,134.67/8,279.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,286.17

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