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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,699.24, 13,052.22 and 4,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,699.24, 13,052.22 and 4,079 is: 6,120.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,699.24 : 13,052.22 = 4,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,699.24/13,052.22 = 4,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,699.24x = 13,052.22 × 4,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,699.24x = 53,240,005.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,240,005.38/8,699.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,120.08

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