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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,983.89, 13,777.91 and 5,507.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,983.89, 13,777.91 and 5,507.83 is: 7,600.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,983.89 : 13,777.91 = 5,507.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,983.89/13,777.91 = 5,507.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,983.89x = 13,777.91 × 5,507.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,983.89x = 75,886,386.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,886,386.04/9,983.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,600.88

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