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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,979.50, 13,777.20 and 6,001.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,979.50, 13,777.20 and 6,001.50 is: 8,285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,979.50 : 13,777.20 = 6,001.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,979.50/13,777.20 = 6,001.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,979.50x = 13,777.20 × 6,001.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,979.50x = 82,683,865.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,683,865.80/9,979.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.37

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