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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.08, 13,172.78 and 7,776.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.08, 13,172.78 and 7,776.88 is: 10,737.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.08 : 13,172.78 = 7,776.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.08/13,172.78 = 7,776.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.08x = 13,172.78 × 7,776.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.08x = 102,443,129.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,443,129.33/9,541.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,737.06

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