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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,979.67, 13,771.77 and 5,503.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,979.67, 13,771.77 and 5,503.83 is: 7,595.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,979.67 : 13,771.77 = 5,503.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,979.67/13,771.77 = 5,503.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,979.67x = 13,771.77 × 5,503.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,979.67x = 75,797,480.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,797,480.88/9,979.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,595.19

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