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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.36, 13,795.88 and 5,521.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.36, 13,795.88 and 5,521.08 is: 7,619.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.36 : 13,795.88 = 5,521.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.36/13,795.88 = 5,521.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.36x = 13,795.88 × 5,521.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.36x = 76,168,157.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,168,157.15/9,996.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,619.59

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