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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984, 13,777.98 and 5,507.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984, 13,777.98 and 5,507.91 is: 7,600.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984 : 13,777.98 = 5,507.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984/13,777.98 = 5,507.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984x = 13,777.98 × 5,507.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984x = 75,887,873.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,887,873.82/9,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,600.95

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