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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.32, 13,497.79 and 2,759.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.32, 13,497.79 and 2,759.73 is: 4,138.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.32 : 13,497.79 = 2,759.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.32/13,497.79 = 2,759.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.32x = 13,497.79 × 2,759.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.32x = 37,250,256.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,250,256.00/9,001.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.31

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