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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,844.79, 13,588.22 and 7,603.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,844.79, 13,588.22 and 7,603.25 is: 10,494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,844.79 : 13,588.22 = 7,603.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,844.79/13,588.22 = 7,603.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,844.79x = 13,588.22 × 7,603.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,844.79x = 103,314,584.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,314,584.78/9,844.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,494.35

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