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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.61, 13,067.17 and 7,599.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.61, 13,067.17 and 7,599.42 is: 10,473.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.61 : 13,067.17 = 7,599.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.61/13,067.17 = 7,599.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.61x = 13,067.17 × 7,599.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.61x = 99,302,936.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,302,936.79/9,481.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,473.22

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