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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.07, 13,777.95 and 5,508.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.07, 13,777.95 and 5,508.01 is: 7,601.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.07 : 13,777.95 = 5,508.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.07/13,777.95 = 5,508.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.07x = 13,777.95 × 5,508.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.07x = 75,889,086.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,889,086.38/9,984.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,601.02

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