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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.35, 13,579.26 and 2,479.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.35, 13,579.26 and 2,479.06 is: 3,718.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.35 : 13,579.26 = 2,479.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.35/13,579.26 = 2,479.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.35x = 13,579.26 × 2,479.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.35x = 33,663,800.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,663,800.30/9,052.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.79

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