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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,632.70, 14,427.45 and 7,904.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,632.70, 14,427.45 and 7,904.70 is: 11,839.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,632.70 : 14,427.45 = 7,904.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,632.70/14,427.45 = 7,904.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,632.70x = 14,427.45 × 7,904.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,632.70x = 114,044,664.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,044,664.02/9,632.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,839.32

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