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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,985.48, 13,780.73 and 5,509.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,985.48, 13,780.73 and 5,509.62 is: 7,603.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,985.48 : 13,780.73 = 5,509.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,985.48/13,780.73 = 5,509.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,985.48x = 13,780.73 × 5,509.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,985.48x = 75,926,599.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,926,599.40/9,985.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,603.70

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