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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.60, 14,441.40 and 7,748.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.60, 14,441.40 and 7,748.40 is: 11,622.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.60 : 14,441.40 = 7,748.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.60/14,441.40 = 7,748.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.60x = 14,441.40 × 7,748.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.60x = 111,897,743.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,897,743.76/9,627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,622.60

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