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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,702, 14,555.52 and 7,068.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,702, 14,555.52 and 7,068.24 is: 10,604.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,702 : 14,555.52 = 7,068.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,702/14,555.52 = 7,068.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,702x = 14,555.52 × 7,068.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,702x = 102,881,908.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,881,908.68/9,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,604.20

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