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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,867.06, 13,635.09 and 7,787.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,867.06, 13,635.09 and 7,787.70 is: 10,761.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,867.06 : 13,635.09 = 7,787.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,867.06/13,635.09 = 7,787.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,867.06x = 13,635.09 × 7,787.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,867.06x = 106,185,990.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,185,990.39/9,867.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,761.66

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