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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.55, 13,765.66 and 5,499.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.55, 13,765.66 and 5,499.49 is: 7,588.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.55 : 13,765.66 = 5,499.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.55/13,765.66 = 5,499.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.55x = 13,765.66 × 5,499.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.55x = 75,704,109.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,704,109.51/9,975.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,588.97

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