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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.63, 13,751.37 and 7,962.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.63, 13,751.37 and 7,962.84 is: 10,999.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.63 : 13,751.37 = 7,962.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.63/13,751.37 = 7,962.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.63x = 13,751.37 × 7,962.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.63x = 109,499,959.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,499,959.09/9,954.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,999.90

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