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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,641.79, 13,313.55 and 7,126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,641.79, 13,313.55 and 7,126.74 is: 9,840.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,641.79 : 13,313.55 = 7,126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,641.79/13,313.55 = 7,126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,641.79x = 13,313.55 × 7,126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,641.79x = 94,882,209.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,882,209.33/9,641.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,840.73

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