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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.61, 13,778.63 and 5,508.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.61, 13,778.63 and 5,508.55 is: 7,601.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.61 : 13,778.63 = 5,508.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.61/13,778.63 = 5,508.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.61x = 13,778.63 × 5,508.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.61x = 75,900,210.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,900,210.30/9,984.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,601.72

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