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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,209.16, 12,686.40 and 7,609.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,209.16, 12,686.40 and 7,609.14 is: 10,482.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,209.16 : 12,686.40 = 7,609.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,209.16/12,686.40 = 7,609.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,209.16x = 12,686.40 × 7,609.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,209.16x = 96,532,593.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,532,593.70/9,209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,482.24

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