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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.46, 12,976.47 and 7,731.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.46, 12,976.47 and 7,731.47 is: 10,655.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.46 : 12,976.47 = 7,731.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.46/12,976.47 = 7,731.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.46x = 12,976.47 × 7,731.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.46x = 100,327,123.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,327,123.63/9,415.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,655.58

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