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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.07, 13,794.50 and 5,520.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.07, 13,794.50 and 5,520.12 is: 7,617.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.07 : 13,794.50 = 5,520.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.07/13,794.50 = 5,520.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.07x = 13,794.50 × 5,520.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.07x = 76,147,373.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,147,373.80/9,996.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,617.73

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