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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,698.79, 13,370.22 and 7,710.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,698.79, 13,370.22 and 7,710.15 is: 10,628.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,698.79 : 13,370.22 = 7,710.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,698.79/13,370.22 = 7,710.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,698.79x = 13,370.22 × 7,710.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,698.79x = 103,086,401.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,086,401.73/9,698.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,628.79

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