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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,679.92, 13,004.76 and 6,959.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,679.92, 13,004.76 and 6,959.12 is: 10,426.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,679.92 : 13,004.76 = 6,959.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,679.92/13,004.76 = 6,959.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,679.92x = 13,004.76 × 6,959.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,679.92x = 90,501,685.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,501,685.41/8,679.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,426.56

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