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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,652.56, 14,463.72 and 7,704.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,652.56, 14,463.72 and 7,704.24 is: 11,544.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,652.56 : 14,463.72 = 7,704.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,652.56/14,463.72 = 7,704.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,652.56x = 14,463.72 × 7,704.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,652.56x = 111,431,970.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,431,970.17/9,652.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,544.29

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