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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,405.92, 12,987.60 and 7,634.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,405.92, 12,987.60 and 7,634.72 is: 10,541.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,405.92 : 12,987.60 = 7,634.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,405.92/12,987.60 = 7,634.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,405.92x = 12,987.60 × 7,634.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,405.92x = 99,156,689.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,156,689.47/9,405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,541.94

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