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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.24, 13,759.38 and 3,630.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.24, 13,759.38 and 3,630.33 is: 5,441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.24 : 13,759.38 = 3,630.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.24/13,759.38 = 3,630.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.24x = 13,759.38 × 3,630.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.24x = 49,951,090.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,951,090.00/9,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,441.75

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