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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,949.48, 13,642.97 and 9,690.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,949.48, 13,642.97 and 9,690.28 is: 13,287.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,949.48 : 13,642.97 = 9,690.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,949.48/13,642.97 = 9,690.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,949.48x = 13,642.97 × 9,690.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,949.48x = 132,204,199.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,204,199.33/9,949.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,287.55

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