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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,768.80, 14,625.60 and 7,602.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,768.80, 14,625.60 and 7,602.80 is: 11,382.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,768.80 : 14,625.60 = 7,602.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,768.80/14,625.60 = 7,602.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,768.80x = 14,625.60 × 7,602.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,768.80x = 111,195,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,195,511.68/9,768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,382.72

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