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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.36, 13,795.09 and 5,520.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.36, 13,795.09 and 5,520.02 is: 7,617.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.36 : 13,795.09 = 5,520.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.36/13,795.09 = 5,520.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.36x = 13,795.09 × 5,520.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.36x = 76,149,120.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,149,120.98/9,996.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,617.68

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