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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,979.55, 13,772.48 and 5,503.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,979.55, 13,772.48 and 5,503.49 is: 7,595.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,979.55 : 13,772.48 = 5,503.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,979.55/13,772.48 = 5,503.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,979.55x = 13,772.48 × 5,503.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,979.55x = 75,796,769.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,796,769.65/9,979.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,595.21

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