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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,604.88, 14,332.20 and 7,607.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,604.88, 14,332.20 and 7,607.88 is: 11,352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,604.88 : 14,332.20 = 7,607.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,604.88/14,332.20 = 7,607.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,604.88x = 14,332.20 × 7,607.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,604.88x = 109,037,657.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,037,657.74/9,604.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,352.32

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