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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,787.76, 13,506.88 and 5,595.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,787.76, 13,506.88 and 5,595.76 is: 7,722.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,787.76 : 13,506.88 = 5,595.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,787.76/13,506.88 = 5,595.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,787.76x = 13,506.88 × 5,595.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,787.76x = 75,581,258.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,581,258.83/9,787.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,722.02

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