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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,321.04, 13,978.60 and 3,079.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,321.04, 13,978.60 and 3,079.90 is: 4,618.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,321.04 : 13,978.60 = 3,079.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,321.04/13,978.60 = 3,079.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,321.04x = 13,978.60 × 3,079.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,321.04x = 43,052,690.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,052,690.14/9,321.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.87

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