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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.27, 13,922.55 and 4,081.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.27, 13,922.55 and 4,081.50 is: 6,123.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.27 : 13,922.55 = 4,081.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.27/13,922.55 = 4,081.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.27x = 13,922.55 × 4,081.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.27x = 56,824,887.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,824,887.83/9,279.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,123.85

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