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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.23, 13,795.37 and 5,519.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.23, 13,795.37 and 5,519.97 is: 7,617.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.23 : 13,795.37 = 5,519.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.23/13,795.37 = 5,519.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.23x = 13,795.37 × 5,519.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.23x = 76,150,000.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,150,000.94/9,996.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,617.88

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