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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,982.54, 13,775.77 and 5,506.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,982.54, 13,775.77 and 5,506.28 is: 7,598.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,982.54 : 13,775.77 = 5,506.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,982.54/13,775.77 = 5,506.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,982.54x = 13,775.77 × 5,506.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,982.54x = 75,853,236.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,853,236.50/9,982.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,598.59

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