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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,393.36, 12,951.83 and 7,498.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,393.36, 12,951.83 and 7,498.87 is: 10,339.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,393.36 : 12,951.83 = 7,498.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,393.36/12,951.83 = 7,498.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,393.36x = 12,951.83 × 7,498.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,393.36x = 97,124,124.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,124,124.37/9,393.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,339.66

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