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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,712.80, 14,583.84 and 7,759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,712.80, 14,583.84 and 7,759.20 is: 11,650.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,712.80 : 14,583.84 = 7,759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,712.80/14,583.84 = 7,759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,712.80x = 14,583.84 × 7,759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,712.80x = 113,158,931.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,158,931.33/9,712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,650.50

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