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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,927.59, 13,700.30 and 5,451.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,927.59, 13,700.30 and 5,451.08 is: 7,522.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,927.59 : 13,700.30 = 5,451.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,927.59/13,700.30 = 5,451.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,927.59x = 13,700.30 × 5,451.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,927.59x = 74,681,410.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,681,410.70/9,927.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,522.61

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