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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,479.28, 13,086.08 and 7,349.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,479.28, 13,086.08 and 7,349.98 is: 10,146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,479.28 : 13,086.08 = 7,349.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,479.28/13,086.08 = 7,349.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,479.28x = 13,086.08 × 7,349.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,479.28x = 96,182,426.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,182,426.28/9,479.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,146.60

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