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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,971.80, 14,925.30 and 7,768.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,971.80, 14,925.30 and 7,768.60 is: 11,627.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,971.80 : 14,925.30 = 7,768.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,971.80/14,925.30 = 7,768.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,971.80x = 14,925.30 × 7,768.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,971.80x = 115,948,685.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,948,685.58/9,971.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,627.66

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