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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,684.62, 13,371.17 and 7,442.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,684.62, 13,371.17 and 7,442.34 is: 10,275.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,684.62 : 13,371.17 = 7,442.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,684.62/13,371.17 = 7,442.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,684.62x = 13,371.17 × 7,442.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,684.62x = 99,512,793.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,512,793.34/9,684.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,275.34

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