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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,318.76, 13,978.58 and 3,079.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,318.76, 13,978.58 and 3,079.33 is: 4,619.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,318.76 : 13,978.58 = 3,079.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,318.76/13,978.58 = 3,079.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,318.76x = 13,978.58 × 3,079.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,318.76x = 43,044,610.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,044,610.41/9,318.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.14

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