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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,849.50, 13,597.32 and 7,606.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,849.50, 13,597.32 and 7,606.34 is: 10,500.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,849.50 : 13,597.32 = 7,606.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,849.50/13,597.32 = 7,606.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,849.50x = 13,597.32 × 7,606.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,849.50x = 103,425,839.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,425,839.01/9,849.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,500.62

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