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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,620.22, 13,279.50 and 7,491.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,620.22, 13,279.50 and 7,491.54 is: 10,341.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,620.22 : 13,279.50 = 7,491.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,620.22/13,279.50 = 7,491.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,620.22x = 13,279.50 × 7,491.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,620.22x = 99,483,905.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,483,905.43/9,620.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,341.13

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