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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,927.80, 13,699.52 and 5,451.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,927.80, 13,699.52 and 5,451.56 is: 7,522.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,927.80 : 13,699.52 = 5,451.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,927.80/13,699.52 = 5,451.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,927.80x = 13,699.52 × 5,451.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,927.80x = 74,683,755.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,683,755.25/9,927.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,522.69

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