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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.48, 12,479.06 and 7,456.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.48, 12,479.06 and 7,456.84 is: 10,303.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.48 : 12,479.06 = 7,456.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.48/12,479.06 = 7,456.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.48x = 12,479.06 × 7,456.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.48x = 93,054,353.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,054,353.77/9,031.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,303.33

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