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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,979.76, 13,771.81 and 5,503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,979.76, 13,771.81 and 5,503.44 is: 7,594.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,979.76 : 13,771.81 = 5,503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,979.76/13,771.81 = 5,503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,979.76x = 13,771.81 × 5,503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,979.76x = 75,792,316.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,792,316.27/9,979.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,594.60

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