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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,632.80, 13,299.44 and 7,868.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,632.80, 13,299.44 and 7,868.64 is: 10,863.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,632.80 : 13,299.44 = 7,868.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,632.80/13,299.44 = 7,868.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,632.80x = 13,299.44 × 7,868.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,632.80x = 104,648,505.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,648,505.56/9,632.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,863.77

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