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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,777.37, 13,487.80 and 6,186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,777.37, 13,487.80 and 6,186.27 is: 8,533.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,777.37 : 13,487.80 = 6,186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,777.37/13,487.80 = 6,186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,777.37x = 13,487.80 × 6,186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,777.37x = 83,439,245.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,439,245.32/9,777.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,533.91

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