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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,616.59, 13,264.83 and 7,375.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,616.59, 13,264.83 and 7,375.05 is: 10,172.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,616.59 : 13,264.83 = 7,375.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,616.59/13,264.83 = 7,375.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,616.59x = 13,264.83 × 7,375.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,616.59x = 97,828,784.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,828,784.49/9,616.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,172.92

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