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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.26, 13,762.71 and 5,484.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.26, 13,762.71 and 5,484.07 is: 8,222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.26 : 13,762.71 = 5,484.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.26/13,762.71 = 5,484.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.26x = 13,762.71 × 5,484.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.26x = 75,475,665.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,475,665.03/9,179.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,222.41

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