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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,615.66, 13,278.87 and 7,497.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,615.66, 13,278.87 and 7,497.06 is: 10,353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,615.66 : 13,278.87 = 7,497.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,615.66/13,278.87 = 7,497.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,615.66x = 13,278.87 × 7,497.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,615.66x = 99,552,485.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,552,485.12/9,615.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,353.16

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