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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792.06, 13,511.61 and 5,599.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792.06, 13,511.61 and 5,599.50 is: 7,726.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792.06 : 13,511.61 = 5,599.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792.06/13,511.61 = 5,599.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792.06x = 13,511.61 × 5,599.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792.06x = 75,658,226.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,658,226.42/9,792.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,726.49

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