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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,630.70, 14,432.55 and 7,659.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,630.70, 14,432.55 and 7,659.70 is: 11,478.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,630.70 : 14,432.55 = 7,659.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,630.70/14,432.55 = 7,659.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,630.70x = 14,432.55 × 7,659.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,630.70x = 110,549,003.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,549,003.24/9,630.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,478.81

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