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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.30, 12,981.13 and 7,707.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.30, 12,981.13 and 7,707.50 is: 10,627.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.30 : 12,981.13 = 7,707.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.30/12,981.13 = 7,707.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.30x = 12,981.13 × 7,707.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.30x = 100,052,059.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,052,059.48/9,414.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,627.67

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