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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,983.41, 13,776.92 and 5,507.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,983.41, 13,776.92 and 5,507.59 is: 7,600.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,983.41 : 13,776.92 = 5,507.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,983.41/13,776.92 = 5,507.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,983.41x = 13,776.92 × 5,507.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,983.41x = 75,877,626.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,877,626.82/9,983.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,600.37

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