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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.68, 13,176.60 and 7,415.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.68, 13,176.60 and 7,415.46 is: 10,237.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.68 : 13,176.60 = 7,415.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.68/13,176.60 = 7,415.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.68x = 13,176.60 × 7,415.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.68x = 97,710,550.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,710,550.24/9,544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,237.17

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