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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,639.38, 13,309.89 and 7,397.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,639.38, 13,309.89 and 7,397.71 is: 10,214.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,639.38 : 13,309.89 = 7,397.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,639.38/13,309.89 = 7,397.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,639.38x = 13,309.89 × 7,397.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,639.38x = 98,462,645.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,462,645.34/9,639.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,214.62

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