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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,979.35, 13,771.57 and 5,503.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,979.35, 13,771.57 and 5,503.04 is: 7,594.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,979.35 : 13,771.57 = 5,503.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,979.35/13,771.57 = 5,503.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,979.35x = 13,771.57 × 5,503.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,979.35x = 75,785,479.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,785,479.92/9,979.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,594.23

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