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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.47, 13,341.98 and 7,421.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.47, 13,341.98 and 7,421.32 is: 10,246.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.47 : 13,341.98 = 7,421.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.47/13,341.98 = 7,421.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.47x = 13,341.98 × 7,421.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.47x = 99,014,999.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,014,999.20/9,663.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,246.32

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