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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,979.72, 13,482 and 6,199.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,979.72, 13,482 and 6,199.53 is: 9,307.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,979.72 : 13,482 = 6,199.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,979.72/13,482 = 6,199.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,979.72x = 13,482 × 6,199.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,979.72x = 83,582,063.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,582,063.46/8,979.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,307.87

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