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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,905.60, 14,858.40 and 7,702.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,905.60, 14,858.40 and 7,702.40 is: 11,553.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,905.60 : 14,858.40 = 7,702.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,905.60/14,858.40 = 7,702.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,905.60x = 14,858.40 × 7,702.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,905.60x = 114,445,340.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,445,340.16/9,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,553.60

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