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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,022.64, 13,536.12 and 3,179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,022.64, 13,536.12 and 3,179.36 is: 4,769.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,022.64 : 13,536.12 = 3,179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,022.64/13,536.12 = 3,179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,022.64x = 13,536.12 × 3,179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,022.64x = 43,036,198.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,036,198.48/9,022.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,769.80

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