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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,633.70, 13,285.60 and 7,395.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,633.70, 13,285.60 and 7,395.66 is: 10,199.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,633.70 : 13,285.60 = 7,395.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,633.70/13,285.60 = 7,395.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,633.70x = 13,285.60 × 7,395.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,633.70x = 98,255,780.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,255,780.50/9,633.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,199.17

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