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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.22, 13,794.68 and 5,520.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.22, 13,794.68 and 5,520.16 is: 7,617.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.22 : 13,794.68 = 5,520.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.22/13,794.68 = 5,520.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.22x = 13,794.68 × 5,520.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.22x = 76,148,840.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,148,840.75/9,996.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,617.76

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