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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,473.58, 13,072.68 and 9,155.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,473.58, 13,072.68 and 9,155.10 is: 12,633.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,473.58 : 13,072.68 = 9,155.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,473.58/13,072.68 = 9,155.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,473.58x = 13,072.68 × 9,155.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,473.58x = 119,681,692.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,681,692.05/9,473.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,633.20

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