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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,985.78, 13,777.16 and 6,629.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,985.78, 13,777.16 and 6,629.24 is: 9,146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,985.78 : 13,777.16 = 6,629.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,985.78/13,777.16 = 6,629.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,985.78x = 13,777.16 × 6,629.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,985.78x = 91,332,067.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,332,067.01/9,985.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,146.21

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