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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,079.61, 13,619.14 and 2,506.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,079.61, 13,619.14 and 2,506.19 is: 3,759.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,079.61 : 13,619.14 = 2,506.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,079.61/13,619.14 = 2,506.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,079.61x = 13,619.14 × 2,506.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,079.61x = 34,132,078.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,132,078.12/9,079.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.20

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