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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,767.76, 14,636.27 and 7,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,767.76, 14,636.27 and 7,552 is: 11,316.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,767.76 : 14,636.27 = 7,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,767.76/14,636.27 = 7,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,767.76x = 14,636.27 × 7,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,767.76x = 110,533,073.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,533,073.28/9,767.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,316.12

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