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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,079.79, 13,614.40 and 3,526.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,079.79, 13,614.40 and 3,526.63 is: 5,287.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,079.79 : 13,614.40 = 3,526.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,079.79/13,614.40 = 3,526.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,079.79x = 13,614.40 × 3,526.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,079.79x = 48,012,908.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,012,908.62/9,079.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,287.89

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