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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,787.08, 13,510.38 and 6,010.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,787.08, 13,510.38 and 6,010.86 is: 8,297.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,787.08 : 13,510.38 = 6,010.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,787.08/13,510.38 = 6,010.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,787.08x = 13,510.38 × 6,010.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,787.08x = 81,209,002.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,209,002.73/9,787.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,297.57

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