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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,767.70, 13,481.40 and 7,639.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,767.70, 13,481.40 and 7,639.02 is: 10,543.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,767.70 : 13,481.40 = 7,639.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,767.70/13,481.40 = 7,639.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,767.70x = 13,481.40 × 7,639.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,767.70x = 102,984,684.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,984,684.23/9,767.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,543.39

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