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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,399.76, 12,942.12 and 7,637.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,399.76, 12,942.12 and 7,637.20 is: 10,515.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,399.76 : 12,942.12 = 7,637.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,399.76/12,942.12 = 7,637.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,399.76x = 12,942.12 × 7,637.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,399.76x = 98,841,558.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,841,558.86/9,399.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,515.33

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