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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,199.77, 12,697.13 and 5,615.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,199.77, 12,697.13 and 5,615.50 is: 7,750.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,199.77 : 12,697.13 = 5,615.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,199.77/12,697.13 = 5,615.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,199.77x = 12,697.13 × 5,615.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,199.77x = 71,300,765.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,300,765.26/9,199.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,750.28

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