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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,053.74, 13,580.16 and 2,479.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,053.74, 13,580.16 and 2,479.93 is: 3,719.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,053.74 : 13,580.16 = 2,479.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,053.74/13,580.16 = 2,479.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,053.74x = 13,580.16 × 2,479.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,053.74x = 33,677,879.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,677,879.33/9,053.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.77

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