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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,927.24, 13,699.82 and 5,451.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,927.24, 13,699.82 and 5,451.01 is: 7,522.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,927.24 : 13,699.82 = 5,451.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,927.24/13,699.82 = 5,451.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,927.24x = 13,699.82 × 5,451.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,927.24x = 74,677,881.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,677,881.60/9,927.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,522.52

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