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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,101.88, 13,654.04 and 3,179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,101.88, 13,654.04 and 3,179.97 is: 4,770.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,101.88 : 13,654.04 = 3,179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,101.88/13,654.04 = 3,179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,101.88x = 13,654.04 × 3,179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,101.88x = 43,419,421.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,419,421.68/9,101.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,770.38

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