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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179, 13,768.50 and 3,023.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179, 13,768.50 and 3,023.48 is: 4,535.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179 : 13,768.50 = 3,023.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179/13,768.50 = 3,023.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179x = 13,768.50 × 3,023.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179x = 41,628,784.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,628,784.38/9,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.22

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