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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.95, 12,794.65 and 7,149.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.95, 12,794.65 and 7,149.73 is: 9,858.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.95 : 12,794.65 = 7,149.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.95/12,794.65 = 7,149.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.95x = 12,794.65 × 7,149.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.95x = 91,478,292.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,478,292.94/9,278.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.69

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