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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.48, 13,771.71 and 7,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.48, 13,771.71 and 7,846.80 is: 10,832.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.48 : 13,771.71 = 7,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.48/13,771.71 = 7,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.48x = 13,771.71 × 7,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.48x = 108,063,854.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,063,854.03/9,975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,832.95

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