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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.08, 13,919.76 and 3,435.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.08, 13,919.76 and 3,435.72 is: 5,154.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.08 : 13,919.76 = 3,435.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.08/13,919.76 = 3,435.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.08x = 13,919.76 × 3,435.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.08x = 47,824,397.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,824,397.83/9,279.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,154.00

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