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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.85, 13,769.60 and 5,501.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.85, 13,769.60 and 5,501.54 is: 7,592.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.85 : 13,769.60 = 5,501.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.85/13,769.60 = 5,501.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.85x = 13,769.60 × 5,501.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.85x = 75,753,934.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,753,934.65/9,977.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,592.21

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