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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,799.25, 13,513.76 and 7,557.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,799.25, 13,513.76 and 7,557.58 is: 10,422.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,799.25 : 13,513.76 = 7,557.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,799.25/13,513.76 = 7,557.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,799.25x = 13,513.76 × 7,557.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,799.25x = 102,131,250.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,131,250.73/9,799.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,422.35

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