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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.91, 13,317.53 and 7,403.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.91, 13,317.53 and 7,403.24 is: 10,222.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.91 : 13,317.53 = 7,403.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.91/13,317.53 = 7,403.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.91x = 13,317.53 × 7,403.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.91x = 98,592,872.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,592,872.66/9,644.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,222.27

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