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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,019.89, 13,530.57 and 2,779.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,019.89, 13,530.57 and 2,779.91 is: 4,170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,019.89 : 13,530.57 = 2,779.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,019.89/13,530.57 = 2,779.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,019.89x = 13,530.57 × 2,779.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,019.89x = 37,613,699.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,613,699.20/9,019.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,170.08

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