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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,985.70, 13,780.04 and 5,509.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,985.70, 13,780.04 and 5,509.46 is: 7,602.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,985.70 : 13,780.04 = 5,509.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,985.70/13,780.04 = 5,509.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,985.70x = 13,780.04 × 5,509.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,985.70x = 75,920,482.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,920,482.73/9,985.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,602.92

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