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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,556.81, 13,205.51 and 7,476.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,556.81, 13,205.51 and 7,476.73 is: 10,331.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,556.81 : 13,205.51 = 7,476.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,556.81/13,205.51 = 7,476.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,556.81x = 13,205.51 × 7,476.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,556.81x = 98,734,032.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,734,032.78/9,556.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,331.28

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