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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,679.50, 13,359.33 and 7,317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,679.50, 13,359.33 and 7,317.54 is: 10,099.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,679.50 : 13,359.33 = 7,317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,679.50/13,359.33 = 7,317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,679.50x = 13,359.33 × 7,317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,679.50x = 97,757,431.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,757,431.65/9,679.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.43

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