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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,668.50, 13,348.97 and 7,426.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,668.50, 13,348.97 and 7,426.38 is: 10,253.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,668.50 : 13,348.97 = 7,426.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,668.50/13,348.97 = 7,426.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,668.50x = 13,348.97 × 7,426.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,668.50x = 99,134,523.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,134,523.83/9,668.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,253.35

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