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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,503.79, 13,042.85 and 8,749.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,503.79, 13,042.85 and 8,749.28 is: 12,007.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,503.79 : 13,042.85 = 8,749.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,503.79/13,042.85 = 8,749.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,503.79x = 13,042.85 × 8,749.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,503.79x = 114,115,437.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,115,437.69/9,503.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.36

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