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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,983.91, 13,777.56 and 5,507.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,983.91, 13,777.56 and 5,507.58 is: 7,600.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,983.91 : 13,777.56 = 5,507.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,983.91/13,777.56 = 5,507.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,983.91x = 13,777.56 × 5,507.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,983.91x = 75,881,013.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,881,013.90/9,983.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,600.33

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