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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,863.78, 13,601.93 and 7,735.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,863.78, 13,601.93 and 7,735.50 is: 10,667.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,863.78 : 13,601.93 = 7,735.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,863.78/13,601.93 = 7,735.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,863.78x = 13,601.93 × 7,735.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,863.78x = 105,217,690.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,217,690.84/9,863.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,667.08

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