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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,476.96, 13,049.52 and 7,481.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,476.96, 13,049.52 and 7,481.12 is: 10,301.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,476.96 : 13,049.52 = 7,481.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,476.96/13,049.52 = 7,481.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,476.96x = 13,049.52 × 7,481.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,476.96x = 97,625,025.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,625,025.06/9,476.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,301.30

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