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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.72, 13,346.49 and 7,424.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.72, 13,346.49 and 7,424.58 is: 10,250.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.72 : 13,346.49 = 7,424.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.72/13,346.49 = 7,424.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.72x = 13,346.49 × 7,424.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.72x = 99,092,082.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,092,082.72/9,666.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,250.85

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