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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,479.70, 13,079.34 and 6,122.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,479.70, 13,079.34 and 6,122.66 is: 8,447.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,479.70 : 13,079.34 = 6,122.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,479.70/13,079.34 = 6,122.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,479.70x = 13,079.34 × 6,122.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,479.70x = 80,080,286.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,080,286.45/9,479.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,447.55

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