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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.79, 13,504.28 and 3,079.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.79, 13,504.28 and 3,079.33 is: 4,619.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.79 : 13,504.28 = 3,079.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.79/13,504.28 = 3,079.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.79x = 13,504.28 × 3,079.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.79x = 41,584,134.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,584,134.53/9,001.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.54

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