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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.53, 13,882.59 and 7,079.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.53, 13,882.59 and 7,079.00 is: 10,612.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.53 : 13,882.59 = 7,079.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.53/13,882.59 = 7,079.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.53x = 13,882.59 × 7,079.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.53x = 98,274,785.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,274,785.20/9,260.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,612.22

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