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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,662.70, 11,954.69 and 5,079.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,662.70, 11,954.69 and 5,079.78 is: 7,010.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,662.70 : 11,954.69 = 5,079.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,662.70/11,954.69 = 5,079.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,662.70x = 11,954.69 × 5,079.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,662.70x = 60,727,138.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,727,138.38/8,662.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,010.19

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