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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,771.84, 13,488.12 and 7,795.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,771.84, 13,488.12 and 7,795.98 is: 10,760.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,771.84 : 13,488.12 = 7,795.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,771.84/13,488.12 = 7,795.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,771.84x = 13,488.12 × 7,795.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,771.84x = 105,153,113.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,153,113.76/9,771.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,760.83

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