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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,639.89, 13,310.58 and 7,398.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,639.89, 13,310.58 and 7,398.21 is: 10,215.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,639.89 : 13,310.58 = 7,398.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,639.89/13,310.58 = 7,398.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,639.89x = 13,310.58 × 7,398.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,639.89x = 98,474,429.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,474,429.07/9,639.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,215.31

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