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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.79, 12,794.83 and 6,449.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.79, 12,794.83 and 6,449.56 is: 8,892.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.79 : 12,794.83 = 6,449.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.79/12,794.83 = 6,449.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.79x = 12,794.83 × 6,449.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.79x = 82,521,023.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,521,023.77/9,279.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,892.55

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