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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.60, 13,853.40 and 3,079.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.60, 13,853.40 and 3,079.60 is: 4,619.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.60 : 13,853.40 = 3,079.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.60/13,853.40 = 3,079.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.60x = 13,853.40 × 3,079.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.60x = 42,662,930.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,662,930.64/9,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.40

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