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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,319.26, 13,979.33 and 3,079.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,319.26, 13,979.33 and 3,079.83 is: 4,619.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,319.26 : 13,979.33 = 3,079.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,319.26/13,979.33 = 3,079.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,319.26x = 13,979.33 × 3,079.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,319.26x = 43,053,944.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,053,944.51/9,319.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.89

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