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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.60, 13,503.53 and 3,079.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.60, 13,503.53 and 3,079.63 is: 4,619.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.60 : 13,503.53 = 3,079.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.60/13,503.53 = 3,079.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.60x = 13,503.53 × 3,079.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.60x = 41,585,900.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,585,900.67/9,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.84

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