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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.06, 13,092.78 and 8,486.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.06, 13,092.78 and 8,486.62 is: 11,717.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.06 : 13,092.78 = 8,486.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.06/13,092.78 = 8,486.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.06x = 13,092.78 × 8,486.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.06x = 111,113,448.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,113,448.60/9,483.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,717.05

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