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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,979.31, 13,771.79 and 5,503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,979.31, 13,771.79 and 5,503.20 is: 7,594.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,979.31 : 13,771.79 = 5,503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,979.31/13,771.79 = 5,503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,979.31x = 13,771.79 × 5,503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,979.31x = 75,788,887.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,788,887.21/9,979.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,594.61

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