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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,787.98, 13,507.72 and 5,754.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,787.98, 13,507.72 and 5,754.07 is: 7,940.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,787.98 : 13,507.72 = 5,754.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,787.98/13,507.72 = 5,754.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,787.98x = 13,507.72 × 5,754.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,787.98x = 77,724,303.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,724,303.88/9,787.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,940.79

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