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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.73, 12,849.25 and 8,476.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.73, 12,849.25 and 8,476.59 is: 11,633.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.73 : 12,849.25 = 8,476.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.73/12,849.25 = 8,476.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.73x = 12,849.25 × 8,476.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.73x = 108,917,802.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,917,802.87/9,362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,633.12

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