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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,791.52, 13,512.06 and 5,599.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,791.52, 13,512.06 and 5,599.52 is: 7,727.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,791.52 : 13,512.06 = 5,599.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,791.52/13,512.06 = 5,599.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,791.52x = 13,512.06 × 5,599.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,791.52x = 75,661,050.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,661,050.21/9,791.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,727.20

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