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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.97, 12,760.32 and 7,750.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.97, 12,760.32 and 7,750.52 is: 10,697.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.97 : 12,760.32 = 7,750.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.97/12,760.32 = 7,750.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.97x = 12,760.32 × 7,750.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.97x = 98,899,115.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,899,115.37/9,244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,697.61

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