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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622.42, 13,286.46 and 7,380.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622.42, 13,286.46 and 7,380.75 is: 10,191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.42 : 13,286.46 = 7,380.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.42/13,286.46 = 7,380.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.42x = 13,286.46 × 7,380.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.42x = 98,064,039.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,064,039.65/9,622.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,191.20

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