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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,843.17, 13,596.54 and 7,296.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,843.17, 13,596.54 and 7,296.09 is: 10,078.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,843.17 : 13,596.54 = 7,296.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,843.17/13,596.54 = 7,296.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,843.17x = 13,596.54 × 7,296.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,843.17x = 99,201,579.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,201,579.53/9,843.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,078.21

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