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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,004.25, 13,507.97 and 3,079.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,004.25, 13,507.97 and 3,079.75 is: 4,620.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,004.25 : 13,507.97 = 3,079.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,004.25/13,507.97 = 3,079.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,004.25x = 13,507.97 × 3,079.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,004.25x = 41,601,170.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,601,170.61/9,004.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.17

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