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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,215.40, 13,808.70 and 7,746.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,215.40, 13,808.70 and 7,746.60 is: 11,607.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,215.40 : 13,808.70 = 7,746.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,215.40/13,808.70 = 7,746.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,215.40x = 13,808.70 × 7,746.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,215.40x = 106,970,475.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,970,475.42/9,215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,607.80

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