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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,774.84, 13,492.26 and 7,798.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,774.84, 13,492.26 and 7,798.98 is: 10,764.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,774.84 : 13,492.26 = 7,798.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,774.84/13,492.26 = 7,798.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,774.84x = 13,492.26 × 7,798.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,774.84x = 105,225,865.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,225,865.89/9,774.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,764.97

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