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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,680.96, 13,367.25 and 7,439.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,680.96, 13,367.25 and 7,439.30 is: 10,272.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,680.96 : 13,367.25 = 7,439.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,680.96/13,367.25 = 7,439.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,680.96x = 13,367.25 × 7,439.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,680.96x = 99,442,982.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,442,982.93/9,680.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,272.02

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