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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.29, 12,359.37 and 5,179.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.29, 12,359.37 and 5,179.67 is: 7,148.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.29 : 12,359.37 = 5,179.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.29/12,359.37 = 5,179.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.29x = 12,359.37 × 5,179.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.29x = 64,017,502.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,017,502.37/8,955.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,148.57

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