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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,134.52, 13,701.78 and 2,979

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,134.52, 13,701.78 and 2,979 is: 4,468.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,134.52 : 13,701.78 = 2,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,134.52/13,701.78 = 2,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,134.52x = 13,701.78 × 2,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,134.52x = 40,817,602.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,817,602.62/9,134.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,468.50

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