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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,855.06, 13,599.96 and 7,027.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,855.06, 13,599.96 and 7,027.35 is: 9,697.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,855.06 : 13,599.96 = 7,027.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,855.06/13,599.96 = 7,027.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,855.06x = 13,599.96 × 7,027.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,855.06x = 95,571,678.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,571,678.91/9,855.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,697.73

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