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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,879.46, 13,634.90 and 6,479.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,879.46, 13,634.90 and 6,479.33 is: 8,942.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,879.46 : 13,634.90 = 6,479.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,879.46/13,634.90 = 6,479.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,879.46x = 13,634.90 × 6,479.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,879.46x = 88,344,960.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,344,960.47/9,879.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,942.29

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