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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,673.62, 13,357.27 and 7,779.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,673.62, 13,357.27 and 7,779.13 is: 10,741.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,673.62 : 13,357.27 = 7,779.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,673.62/13,357.27 = 7,779.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,673.62x = 13,357.27 × 7,779.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,673.62x = 103,907,939.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,907,939.78/9,673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,741.37

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