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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,119.79, 13,677.71 and 2,879.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,119.79, 13,677.71 and 2,879.01 is: 4,317.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,119.79 : 13,677.71 = 2,879.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,119.79/13,677.71 = 2,879.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,119.79x = 13,677.71 × 2,879.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,119.79x = 39,378,249.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,378,249.47/9,119.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.89

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