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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,019.78, 13,530.08 and 2,779.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,019.78, 13,530.08 and 2,779.34 is: 4,169.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,019.78 : 13,530.08 = 2,779.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,019.78/13,530.08 = 2,779.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,019.78x = 13,530.08 × 2,779.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,019.78x = 37,604,692.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,604,692.55/9,019.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,169.14

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