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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.69, 12,832.38 and 7,628.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.69, 12,832.38 and 7,628.13 is: 10,514.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.69 : 12,832.38 = 7,628.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.69/12,832.38 = 7,628.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.69x = 12,832.38 × 7,628.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.69x = 97,887,062.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,887,062.85/9,309.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,514.54

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