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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,426.53, 13,098.81 and 9,324.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,426.53, 13,098.81 and 9,324.01 is: 12,956.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,426.53 : 13,098.81 = 9,324.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,426.53/13,098.81 = 9,324.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,426.53x = 13,098.81 × 9,324.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,426.53x = 122,133,486.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,133,486.77/9,426.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,956.36

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