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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.96, 13,059.78 and 7,068.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.96, 13,059.78 and 7,068.78 is: 9,755.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.96 : 13,059.78 = 7,068.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.96/13,059.78 = 7,068.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.96x = 13,059.78 × 7,068.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.96x = 92,316,711.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,316,711.67/9,462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,755.59

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