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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.28, 12,894.93 and 7,459.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.28, 12,894.93 and 7,459.34 is: 10,306.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.28 : 12,894.93 = 7,459.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.28/12,894.93 = 7,459.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.28x = 12,894.93 × 7,459.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.28x = 96,187,602.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,187,602.67/9,332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,306.98

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