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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.70, 13,077.68 and 7,879.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.70, 13,077.68 and 7,879.60 is: 10,874.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.70 : 13,077.68 = 7,879.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.70/13,077.68 = 7,879.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.70x = 13,077.68 × 7,879.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.70x = 103,046,887.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,046,887.33/9,475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,874.86

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