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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.28, 13,598.10 and 7,497.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.28, 13,598.10 and 7,497.48 is: 11,268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.28 : 13,598.10 = 7,497.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.28/13,598.10 = 7,497.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.28x = 13,598.10 × 7,497.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.28x = 101,951,482.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,951,482.79/9,047.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,268.74

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