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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,873.78, 14,813.09 and 6,957.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,873.78, 14,813.09 and 6,957.78 is: 10,438.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,873.78 : 14,813.09 = 6,957.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,873.78/14,813.09 = 6,957.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,873.78x = 14,813.09 × 6,957.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,873.78x = 103,066,186.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,066,186.55/9,873.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,438.37

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