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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.93, 12,662.73 and 7,413.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.93, 12,662.73 and 7,413.93 is: 10,226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.93 : 12,662.73 = 7,413.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.93/12,662.73 = 7,413.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.93x = 12,662.73 × 7,413.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.93x = 93,880,593.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,880,593.83/9,179.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,226.72

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