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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,628.40, 13,271.64 and 8,332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,628.40, 13,271.64 and 8,332.40 is: 11,485.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,628.40 : 13,271.64 = 8,332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,628.40/13,271.64 = 8,332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,628.40x = 13,271.64 × 8,332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,628.40x = 110,584,613.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,584,613.14/9,628.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,485.25

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