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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.36, 13,794.50 and 5,520.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.36, 13,794.50 and 5,520.08 is: 7,618.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.36 : 13,794.50 = 5,520.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.36/13,794.50 = 5,520.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.36x = 13,794.50 × 5,520.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.36x = 76,146,743.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,146,743.56/9,995.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,618.21

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