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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,679, 13,044.03 and 7,207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,679, 13,044.03 and 7,207.68 is: 10,832.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,679 : 13,044.03 = 7,207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,679/13,044.03 = 7,207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,679x = 13,044.03 × 7,207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,679x = 94,017,194.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,017,194.15/8,679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,832.72

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