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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,979.29, 12,392.10 and 5,203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,979.29, 12,392.10 and 5,203.48 is: 7,181.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,979.29 : 12,392.10 = 5,203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,979.29/12,392.10 = 5,203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,979.29x = 12,392.10 × 5,203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,979.29x = 64,482,044.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,482,044.51/8,979.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,181.20

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