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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.35, 13,926.93 and 8,029.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.35, 13,926.93 and 8,029.79 is: 12,056.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.35 : 13,926.93 = 8,029.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.35/13,926.93 = 8,029.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.35x = 13,926.93 × 8,029.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.35x = 111,830,323.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,830,323.24/9,275.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,056.72

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