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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,079.44, 13,616.16 and 2,922

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,079.44, 13,616.16 and 2,922 is: 4,382.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,079.44 : 13,616.16 = 2,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,079.44/13,616.16 = 2,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,079.44x = 13,616.16 × 2,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,079.44x = 39,786,419.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,786,419.52/9,079.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.03

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