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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.18, 13,004.12 and 7,299.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.18, 13,004.12 and 7,299.73 is: 10,058.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.18 : 13,004.12 = 7,299.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.18/13,004.12 = 7,299.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.18x = 13,004.12 × 7,299.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.18x = 94,926,463.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,926,463.37/9,437.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,058.78

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