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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.96, 13,050.90 and 7,482.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.96, 13,050.90 and 7,482.12 is: 10,302.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.96 : 13,050.90 = 7,482.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.96/13,050.90 = 7,482.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.96x = 13,050.90 × 7,482.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.96x = 97,648,399.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,648,399.91/9,477.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,302.68

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