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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.56, 13,002.12 and 7,279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.56, 13,002.12 and 7,279.20 is: 10,035.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.56 : 13,002.12 = 7,279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.56/13,002.12 = 7,279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.56x = 13,002.12 × 7,279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.56x = 94,645,031.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,645,031.90/9,430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,035.99

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