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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.08, 13,919.48 and 3,039.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.08, 13,919.48 and 3,039.14 is: 4,558.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.08 : 13,919.48 = 3,039.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.08/13,919.48 = 3,039.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.08x = 13,919.48 × 3,039.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.08x = 42,303,248.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,303,248.45/9,279.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.99

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