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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.32, 13,761.70 and 8,955.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.32, 13,761.70 and 8,955.77 is: 12,327.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.32 : 13,761.70 = 8,955.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.32/13,761.70 = 8,955.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.32x = 13,761.70 × 8,955.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.32x = 123,246,528.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,246,528.81/9,997.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,327.95

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