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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.96, 13,061.26 and 9,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.96, 13,061.26 and 9,279.80 is: 12,780.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.96 : 13,061.26 = 9,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.96/13,061.26 = 9,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.96x = 13,061.26 × 9,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.96x = 121,205,880.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,205,880.55/9,483.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,780.09

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