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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,019.62, 13,531.59 and 2,779.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,019.62, 13,531.59 and 2,779.92 is: 4,170.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,019.62 : 13,531.59 = 2,779.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,019.62/13,531.59 = 2,779.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,019.62x = 13,531.59 × 2,779.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,019.62x = 37,616,737.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,616,737.67/9,019.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,170.55

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