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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,912.75, 13,679.60 and 5,496.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,912.75, 13,679.60 and 5,496.75 is: 7,585.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,912.75 : 13,679.60 = 5,496.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,912.75/13,679.60 = 5,496.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,912.75x = 13,679.60 × 5,496.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,912.75x = 75,193,313.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,193,313.82/9,912.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,585.52

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