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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,747.78, 13,449.69 and 5,767.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,747.78, 13,449.69 and 5,767.62 is: 7,957.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,747.78 : 13,449.69 = 5,767.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,747.78/13,449.69 = 5,767.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,747.78x = 13,449.69 × 5,767.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,747.78x = 77,572,701.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,572,701.04/9,747.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,957.99

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