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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.16, 13,588.74 and 7,603.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.16, 13,588.74 and 7,603.62 is: 10,494.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.16 : 13,588.74 = 7,603.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.16/13,588.74 = 7,603.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.16x = 13,588.74 × 7,603.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.16x = 103,323,615.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,323,615.24/9,845.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,494.86

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