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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,668.20, 14,471.52 and 7,698.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,668.20, 14,471.52 and 7,698.28 is: 11,522.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,668.20 : 14,471.52 = 7,698.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,668.20/14,471.52 = 7,698.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,668.20x = 14,471.52 × 7,698.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,668.20x = 111,405,812.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,405,812.99/9,668.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,522.91

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