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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.23, 13,917.73 and 2,616.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.23, 13,917.73 and 2,616.23 is: 3,924.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.23 : 13,917.73 = 2,616.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.23/13,917.73 = 2,616.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.23x = 13,917.73 × 2,616.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.23x = 36,411,947.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,411,947.96/9,279.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.03

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