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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,119.24, 13,679.40 and 2,879.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,119.24, 13,679.40 and 2,879.45 is: 4,319.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,119.24 : 13,679.40 = 2,879.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,119.24/13,679.40 = 2,879.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,119.24x = 13,679.40 × 2,879.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,119.24x = 39,389,148.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,389,148.33/9,119.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.35

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