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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,024.35, 13,536.74 and 4,279.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,024.35, 13,536.74 and 4,279.39 is: 6,419.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,024.35 : 13,536.74 = 4,279.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,024.35/13,536.74 = 4,279.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,024.35x = 13,536.74 × 4,279.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,024.35x = 57,928,966.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,928,966.65/9,024.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,419.19

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