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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,799.09, 13,535.74 and 7,701.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,799.09, 13,535.74 and 7,701.09 is: 10,637.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,799.09 : 13,535.74 = 7,701.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,799.09/13,535.74 = 7,701.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,799.09x = 13,535.74 × 7,701.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,799.09x = 104,239,910.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,239,910.82/9,799.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,637.72

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