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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,975.66, 13,765.78 and 5,499.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,975.66, 13,765.78 and 5,499.17 is: 7,588.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,975.66 : 13,765.78 = 5,499.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,975.66/13,765.78 = 5,499.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,975.66x = 13,765.78 × 5,499.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,975.66x = 75,700,364.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,700,364.40/9,975.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,588.51

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