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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,747.85, 13,436.23 and 7,619.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,747.85, 13,436.23 and 7,619.62 is: 10,502.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,747.85 : 13,436.23 = 7,619.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,747.85/13,436.23 = 7,619.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,747.85x = 13,436.23 × 7,619.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,747.85x = 102,378,861.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,378,861.55/9,747.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,502.72

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