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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,681.60, 14,522.40 and 7,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,681.60, 14,522.40 and 7,737.60 is: 11,606.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,681.60 : 14,522.40 = 7,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,681.60/14,522.40 = 7,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,681.60x = 14,522.40 × 7,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,681.60x = 112,368,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,368,522.24/9,681.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,606.40

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