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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.62, 13,778.73 and 5,508.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.62, 13,778.73 and 5,508.65 is: 7,601.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.62 : 13,778.73 = 5,508.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.62/13,778.73 = 5,508.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.62x = 13,778.73 × 5,508.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.62x = 75,902,132.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,902,132.12/9,984.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,601.91

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