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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,927.58, 13,699.99 and 5,451.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,927.58, 13,699.99 and 5,451.41 is: 7,522.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,927.58 : 13,699.99 = 5,451.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,927.58/13,699.99 = 5,451.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,927.58x = 13,699.99 × 5,451.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,927.58x = 74,684,262.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,684,262.49/9,927.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,522.91

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