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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.68, 13,262.40 and 7,248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.68, 13,262.40 and 7,248.96 is: 10,006.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.68 : 13,262.40 = 7,248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.68/13,262.40 = 7,248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.68x = 13,262.40 × 7,248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.68x = 96,138,607.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,138,607.10/9,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,006.43

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