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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.38, 14,459.28 and 7,695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.38, 14,459.28 and 7,695.52 is: 11,537.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.38 : 14,459.28 = 7,695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.38/14,459.28 = 7,695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.38x = 14,459.28 × 7,695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.38x = 111,271,678.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,271,678.43/9,644.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,537.46

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