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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,979.63, 13,488.89 and 7,340.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,979.63, 13,488.89 and 7,340.19 is: 11,026.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,979.63 : 13,488.89 = 7,340.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,979.63/13,488.89 = 7,340.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,979.63x = 13,488.89 × 7,340.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,979.63x = 99,010,978.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,010,978.79/8,979.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,026.18

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