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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.19, 13,759.35 and 6,217.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.19, 13,759.35 and 6,217.92 is: 9,320.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.19 : 13,759.35 = 6,217.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.19/13,759.35 = 6,217.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.19x = 13,759.35 × 6,217.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.19x = 85,554,537.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,554,537.55/9,179.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,320.49

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