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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,771.55, 13,483.94 and 5,522.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,771.55, 13,483.94 and 5,522.99 is: 7,621.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,771.55 : 13,483.94 = 5,522.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,771.55/13,483.94 = 5,522.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,771.55x = 13,483.94 × 5,522.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,771.55x = 74,471,570.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,471,570.75/9,771.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,621.26

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