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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.76, 12,842.12 and 7,635.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.76, 12,842.12 and 7,635.20 is: 10,524.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.76 : 12,842.12 = 7,635.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.76/12,842.12 = 7,635.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.76x = 12,842.12 × 7,635.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.76x = 98,052,154.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,052,154.62/9,316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,524.28

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