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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,022.86, 13,533.98 and 3,179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,022.86, 13,533.98 and 3,179.32 is: 4,768.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,022.86 : 13,533.98 = 3,179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,022.86/13,533.98 = 3,179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,022.86x = 13,533.98 × 3,179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,022.86x = 43,028,769.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,028,769.73/9,022.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,768.86

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