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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,641.72, 13,311.45 and 9,046.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,641.72, 13,311.45 and 9,046.10 is: 12,489.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,641.72 : 13,311.45 = 9,046.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,641.72/13,311.45 = 9,046.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,641.72x = 13,311.45 × 9,046.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,641.72x = 120,416,641.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,416,641.29/9,641.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,489.13

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