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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,320.64, 13,978.02 and 3,079.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,320.64, 13,978.02 and 3,079.24 is: 4,617.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,320.64 : 13,978.02 = 3,079.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,320.64/13,978.02 = 3,079.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,320.64x = 13,978.02 × 3,079.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,320.64x = 43,041,678.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,041,678.30/9,320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.89

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