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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,985.68, 13,778.91 and 6,007.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,985.68, 13,778.91 and 6,007.77 is: 8,289.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,985.68 : 13,778.91 = 6,007.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,985.68/13,778.91 = 6,007.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,985.68x = 13,778.91 × 6,007.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,985.68x = 82,780,522.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,780,522.13/9,985.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,289.92

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