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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,493.79, 13,083.86 and 7,394.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,493.79, 13,083.86 and 7,394.27 is: 10,190.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,493.79 : 13,083.86 = 7,394.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,493.79/13,083.86 = 7,394.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,493.79x = 13,083.86 × 7,394.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,493.79x = 96,745,546.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,745,546.55/9,493.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,190.41

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