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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,606.17, 13,241.99 and 7,506.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,606.17, 13,241.99 and 7,506.65 is: 10,347.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,606.17 : 13,241.99 = 7,506.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,606.17/13,241.99 = 7,506.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,606.17x = 13,241.99 × 7,506.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,606.17x = 99,402,880.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,402,880.49/9,606.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,347.82

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