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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.27, 13,920.96 and 4,601.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.27, 13,920.96 and 4,601.84 is: 6,903.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.27 : 13,920.96 = 4,601.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.27/13,920.96 = 4,601.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.27x = 13,920.96 × 4,601.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.27x = 64,061,960.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,061,960.96/9,279.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,903.77

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