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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.82, 13,337.78 and 9,221.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.82, 13,337.78 and 9,221.96 is: 12,726.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.82 : 13,337.78 = 9,221.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.82/13,337.78 = 9,221.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.82x = 13,337.78 × 9,221.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.82x = 123,000,430.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,000,430.01/9,664.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,726.61

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