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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.47, 13,493.19 and 7,973.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.47, 13,493.19 and 7,973.42 is: 11,905.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.47 : 13,493.19 = 7,973.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.47/13,493.19 = 7,973.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.47x = 13,493.19 × 7,973.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.47x = 107,586,824.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,586,824.24/9,036.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,905.85

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