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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,972.64, 13,761.66 and 5,495.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,972.64, 13,761.66 and 5,495.50 is: 7,583.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,972.64 : 13,761.66 = 5,495.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,972.64/13,761.66 = 5,495.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,972.64x = 13,761.66 × 5,495.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,972.64x = 75,627,202.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,627,202.53/9,972.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,583.47

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