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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,878.69, 13,637.54 and 7,635.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,878.69, 13,637.54 and 7,635.50 is: 10,540.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,878.69 : 13,637.54 = 7,635.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,878.69/13,637.54 = 7,635.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,878.69x = 13,637.54 × 7,635.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,878.69x = 104,129,387.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,129,387.57/9,878.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,540.81

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