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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,112.44, 13,669.12 and 4,179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,112.44, 13,669.12 and 4,179.84 is: 6,269.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,112.44 : 13,669.12 = 4,179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,112.44/13,669.12 = 4,179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,112.44x = 13,669.12 × 4,179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,112.44x = 57,134,734.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,134,734.54/9,112.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,269.97

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