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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,780.30, 13,493.97 and 6,378.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,780.30, 13,493.97 and 6,378.30 is: 8,800.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,780.30 : 13,493.97 = 6,378.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,780.30/13,493.97 = 6,378.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,780.30x = 13,493.97 × 6,378.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,780.30x = 86,068,588.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,068,588.85/9,780.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,800.20

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