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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,612.80, 14,404.59 and 7,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,612.80, 14,404.59 and 7,136 is: 10,693.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,612.80 : 14,404.59 = 7,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,612.80/14,404.59 = 7,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,612.80x = 14,404.59 × 7,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,612.80x = 102,791,154.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,791,154.24/9,612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,693.15

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