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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.71, 12,979.80 and 7,173.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.71, 12,979.80 and 7,173.69 is: 9,889.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.71 : 12,979.80 = 7,173.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.71/12,979.80 = 7,173.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.71x = 12,979.80 × 7,173.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.71x = 93,113,012.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,113,012.79/9,415.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,889.11

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