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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624.48, 13,272.72 and 8,208.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624.48, 13,272.72 and 8,208.72 is: 11,320.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624.48 : 13,272.72 = 8,208.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624.48/13,272.72 = 8,208.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624.48x = 13,272.72 × 8,208.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624.48x = 108,952,042.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,952,042.12/9,624.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,320.30

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