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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,778.36, 13,496.34 and 8,203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,778.36, 13,496.34 and 8,203.72 is: 11,322.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,778.36 : 13,496.34 = 8,203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,778.36/13,496.34 = 8,203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,778.36x = 13,496.34 × 8,203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,778.36x = 110,720,194.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,720,194.38/9,778.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,322.98

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