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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.32, 13,794.96 and 5,520.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.32, 13,794.96 and 5,520.22 is: 7,617.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.32 : 13,794.96 = 5,520.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.32/13,794.96 = 5,520.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.32x = 13,794.96 × 5,520.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.32x = 76,151,234.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,151,234.78/9,996.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,617.93

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