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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,022.59, 13,534.29 and 3,179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,022.59, 13,534.29 and 3,179.25 is: 4,769.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,022.59 : 13,534.29 = 3,179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,022.59/13,534.29 = 3,179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,022.59x = 13,534.29 × 3,179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,022.59x = 43,028,891.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,028,891.48/9,022.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,769.02

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