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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009.91, 13,455.72 and 7,679.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009.91, 13,455.72 and 7,679.49 is: 11,468.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009.91 : 13,455.72 = 7,679.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009.91/13,455.72 = 7,679.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009.91x = 13,455.72 × 7,679.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009.91x = 103,333,067.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,333,067.18/9,009.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,468.82

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