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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.33, 13,919.78 and 3,039.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.33, 13,919.78 and 3,039.21 is: 4,559.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.33 : 13,919.78 = 3,039.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.33/13,919.78 = 3,039.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.33x = 13,919.78 × 3,039.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.33x = 42,305,119.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,305,119.38/9,279.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.07

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