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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,053.06, 13,579.59 and 2,479.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,053.06, 13,579.59 and 2,479.29 is: 3,718.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,053.06 : 13,579.59 = 2,479.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,053.06/13,579.59 = 2,479.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,053.06x = 13,579.59 × 2,479.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,053.06x = 33,667,741.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,667,741.69/9,053.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.94

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