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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,079.66, 13,617.85 and 2,504.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,079.66, 13,617.85 and 2,504.22 is: 3,755.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,079.66 : 13,617.85 = 2,504.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,079.66/13,617.85 = 2,504.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,079.66x = 13,617.85 × 2,504.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,079.66x = 34,102,092.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,102,092.33/9,079.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.88

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