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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,979.57, 12,391.22 and 5,202.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,979.57, 12,391.22 and 5,202.43 is: 7,179.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,979.57 : 12,391.22 = 5,202.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,979.57/12,391.22 = 5,202.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,979.57x = 12,391.22 × 5,202.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,979.57x = 64,464,366.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,464,366.70/8,979.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,179.00

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