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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.28, 13,772.97 and 4,799.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.28, 13,772.97 and 4,799.88 is: 7,201.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.28 : 13,772.97 = 4,799.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.28/13,772.97 = 4,799.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.28x = 13,772.97 × 4,799.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.28x = 66,108,603.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,108,603.24/9,179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,201.94

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