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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,646.72, 13,290.24 and 7,406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,646.72, 13,290.24 and 7,406.08 is: 10,203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,646.72 : 13,290.24 = 7,406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,646.72/13,290.24 = 7,406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,646.72x = 13,290.24 × 7,406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,646.72x = 98,428,580.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,428,580.66/9,646.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,203.32

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