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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.48, 12,484.58 and 7,460.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.48, 12,484.58 and 7,460.84 is: 10,308.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.48 : 12,484.58 = 7,460.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.48/12,484.58 = 7,460.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.48x = 12,484.58 × 7,460.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.48x = 93,145,354.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,145,354.12/9,035.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,308.85

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