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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.80, 12,984.58 and 7,710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.80, 12,984.58 and 7,710 is: 10,631.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.80 : 12,984.58 = 7,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.80/12,984.58 = 7,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.80x = 12,984.58 × 7,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.80x = 100,111,111.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,111,111.80/9,416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,631.12

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