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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,672.89, 14,483.88 and 7,788.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,672.89, 14,483.88 and 7,788.69 is: 11,662.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,672.89 : 14,483.88 = 7,788.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,672.89/14,483.88 = 7,788.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,672.89x = 14,483.88 × 7,788.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,672.89x = 112,810,451.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,810,451.32/9,672.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,662.54

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