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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,676.70, 14,493.45 and 7,948.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,676.70, 14,493.45 and 7,948.70 is: 11,905.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,676.70 : 14,493.45 = 7,948.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,676.70/14,493.45 = 7,948.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,676.70x = 14,493.45 × 7,948.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,676.70x = 115,204,086.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,204,086.02/9,676.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,905.31

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