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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,633.82, 13,285.78 and 7,395.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,633.82, 13,285.78 and 7,395.80 is: 10,199.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,633.82 : 13,285.78 = 7,395.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,633.82/13,285.78 = 7,395.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,633.82x = 13,285.78 × 7,395.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,633.82x = 98,258,971.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,258,971.72/9,633.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,199.38

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