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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,604.80, 14,407.20 and 8,068.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,604.80, 14,407.20 and 8,068.80 is: 12,103.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,604.80 : 14,407.20 = 8,068.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,604.80/14,407.20 = 8,068.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,604.80x = 14,407.20 × 8,068.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,604.80x = 116,248,815.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,248,815.36/9,604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,103.20

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