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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.64, 13,304.82 and 7,516.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.64, 13,304.82 and 7,516.36 is: 10,368.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.64 : 13,304.82 = 7,516.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.64/13,304.82 = 7,516.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.64x = 13,304.82 × 7,516.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.64x = 100,003,816.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,003,816.86/9,644.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,368.85

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