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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.94, 13,558.74 and 7,292.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.94, 13,558.74 and 7,292.78 is: 10,929.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.94 : 13,558.74 = 7,292.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.94/13,558.74 = 7,292.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.94x = 13,558.74 × 7,292.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.94x = 98,880,907.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,880,907.90/9,046.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,929.76

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