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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.19, 13,368.75 and 7,679.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.19, 13,368.75 and 7,679.27 is: 11,508.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.19 : 13,368.75 = 7,679.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.19/13,368.75 = 7,679.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.19x = 13,368.75 × 7,679.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.19x = 102,662,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,662,245.44/8,920.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,508.97

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