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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.58, 13,766.22 and 5,499.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.58, 13,766.22 and 5,499.52 is: 7,589.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.58 : 13,766.22 = 5,499.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.58/13,766.22 = 5,499.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.58x = 13,766.22 × 5,499.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.58x = 75,707,567.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,707,567.80/9,975.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,589.29

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