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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,774.46, 13,480.59 and 8,002.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,774.46, 13,480.59 and 8,002.99 is: 11,037.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,774.46 : 13,480.59 = 8,002.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,774.46/13,480.59 = 8,002.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,774.46x = 13,480.59 × 8,002.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,774.46x = 107,885,026.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,885,026.96/9,774.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,037.44

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