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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,709.60, 14,528.40 and 7,117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,709.60, 14,528.40 and 7,117.60 is: 10,650.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,709.60 : 14,528.40 = 7,117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,709.60/14,528.40 = 7,117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,709.60x = 14,528.40 × 7,117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,709.60x = 103,407,339.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,407,339.84/9,709.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,650.01

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