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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.43, 13,921.58 and 4,599.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.43, 13,921.58 and 4,599.25 is: 6,900.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.43 : 13,921.58 = 4,599.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.43/13,921.58 = 4,599.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.43x = 13,921.58 × 4,599.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.43x = 64,028,826.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,028,826.82/9,279.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,900.08

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