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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,985.49, 13,779.77 and 5,509.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,985.49, 13,779.77 and 5,509.35 is: 7,602.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,985.49 : 13,779.77 = 5,509.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,985.49/13,779.77 = 5,509.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,985.49x = 13,779.77 × 5,509.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,985.49x = 75,917,575.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,917,575.85/9,985.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,602.79

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