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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.65, 13,923.12 and 4,081.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.65, 13,923.12 and 4,081.88 is: 6,124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.65 : 13,923.12 = 4,081.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.65/13,923.12 = 4,081.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.65x = 13,923.12 × 4,081.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.65x = 56,832,435.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,832,435.45/9,279.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,124.42

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