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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009.87, 13,514.80 and 4,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009.87, 13,514.80 and 4,079.40 is: 6,119.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009.87 : 13,514.80 = 4,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009.87/13,514.80 = 4,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009.87x = 13,514.80 × 4,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009.87x = 55,132,262.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,132,262.53/9,009.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,119.10

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