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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,787.43, 14,690.87 and 7,619.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,787.43, 14,690.87 and 7,619.87 is: 11,437.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,787.43 : 14,690.87 = 7,619.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,787.43/14,690.87 = 7,619.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,787.43x = 14,690.87 × 7,619.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,787.43x = 111,942,546.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,942,546.79/9,787.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,437.38

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