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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,837.78, 13,544.78 and 9,167.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,837.78, 13,544.78 and 9,167.10 is: 12,621.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,837.78 : 13,544.78 = 9,167.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,837.78/13,544.78 = 9,167.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,837.78x = 13,544.78 × 9,167.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,837.78x = 124,166,352.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,166,352.74/9,837.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,621.38

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