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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,977.87, 13,769.30 and 5,502.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,977.87, 13,769.30 and 5,502.04 is: 7,592.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977.87 : 13,769.30 = 5,502.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977.87/13,769.30 = 5,502.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977.87x = 13,769.30 × 5,502.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977.87x = 75,759,239.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,759,239.37/9,977.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,592.73

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