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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,863.76, 13,598.64 and 7,741.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,863.76, 13,598.64 and 7,741.56 is: 10,672.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,863.76 : 13,598.64 = 7,741.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,863.76/13,598.64 = 7,741.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,863.76x = 13,598.64 × 7,741.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,863.76x = 105,274,687.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,274,687.48/9,863.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,672.88

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