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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.84, 13,152.24 and 7,948.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.84, 13,152.24 and 7,948.76 is: 10,962.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.84 : 13,152.24 = 7,948.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.84/13,152.24 = 7,948.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.84x = 13,152.24 × 7,948.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.84x = 104,543,999.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,543,999.22/9,536.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,962.12

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