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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,449.73, 13,042.62 and 7,573.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,449.73, 13,042.62 and 7,573.77 is: 10,453.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,449.73 : 13,042.62 = 7,573.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,449.73/13,042.62 = 7,573.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,449.73x = 13,042.62 × 7,573.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,449.73x = 98,781,804.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,781,804.08/9,449.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,453.40

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