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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.08, 13,778.40 and 5,508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.08, 13,778.40 and 5,508 is: 7,601.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.08 : 13,778.40 = 5,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.08/13,778.40 = 5,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.08x = 13,778.40 × 5,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.08x = 75,891,427.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,891,427.20/9,984.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,601.24

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