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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,123.78, 13,686.84 and 3,279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,123.78, 13,686.84 and 3,279 is: 4,918.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,123.78 : 13,686.84 = 3,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,123.78/13,686.84 = 3,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,123.78x = 13,686.84 × 3,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,123.78x = 44,879,148.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,879,148.36/9,123.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.92

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