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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,679.98, 11,978.57 and 5,095.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,679.98, 11,978.57 and 5,095.96 is: 7,032.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,679.98 : 11,978.57 = 5,095.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,679.98/11,978.57 = 5,095.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,679.98x = 11,978.57 × 5,095.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,679.98x = 61,042,313.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,042,313.58/8,679.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,032.54

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