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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,453.79, 13,018.09 and 9,244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,453.79, 13,018.09 and 9,244.01 is: 12,729.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,453.79 : 13,018.09 = 9,244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,453.79/13,018.09 = 9,244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,453.79x = 13,018.09 × 9,244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,453.79x = 120,339,344.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,339,344.71/9,453.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,729.22

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