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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.18, 13,213.92 and 7,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.18, 13,213.92 and 7,179 is: 10,769.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.18 : 13,213.92 = 7,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.18/13,213.92 = 7,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.18x = 13,213.92 × 7,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.18x = 94,862,731.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,862,731.68/8,808.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,769.84

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