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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.20, 13,279.56 and 7,259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.20, 13,279.56 and 7,259.60 is: 10,019.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.20 : 13,279.56 = 7,259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.20/13,279.56 = 7,259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.20x = 13,279.56 × 7,259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.20x = 96,404,293.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,404,293.78/9,621.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,019.99

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