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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,668, 13,322.08 and 9,145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,668, 13,322.08 and 9,145.20 is: 12,601.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,668 : 13,322.08 = 9,145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,668/13,322.08 = 9,145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,668x = 13,322.08 × 9,145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,668x = 121,833,086.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,833,086.02/9,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,601.68

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