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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.79, 13,317.69 and 7,129.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.79, 13,317.69 and 7,129.74 is: 9,844.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.79 : 13,317.69 = 7,129.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.79/13,317.69 = 7,129.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.79x = 13,317.69 × 7,129.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.79x = 94,951,667.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,951,667.10/9,644.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,844.87

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