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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,479.23, 13,083.32 and 6,292.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,479.23, 13,083.32 and 6,292.69 is: 8,685.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,479.23 : 13,083.32 = 6,292.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,479.23/13,083.32 = 6,292.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,479.23x = 13,083.32 × 6,292.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,479.23x = 82,329,259.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,329,259.95/9,479.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,685.23

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