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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,665.54, 13,348.97 and 7,783.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,665.54, 13,348.97 and 7,783.37 is: 10,749.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,665.54 : 13,348.97 = 7,783.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,665.54/13,348.97 = 7,783.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,665.54x = 13,348.97 × 7,783.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,665.54x = 103,899,972.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,899,972.63/9,665.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,749.53

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