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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.23, 13,863.42 and 6,782.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.23, 13,863.42 and 6,782.67 is: 10,136.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.23 : 13,863.42 = 6,782.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.23/13,863.42 = 6,782.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.23x = 13,863.42 × 6,782.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.23x = 94,031,016.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,031,016.21/9,276.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,136.77

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