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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.50, 13,795.14 and 5,520.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.50, 13,795.14 and 5,520.26 is: 7,617.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.50 : 13,795.14 = 5,520.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.50/13,795.14 = 5,520.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.50x = 13,795.14 × 5,520.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.50x = 76,152,759.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,152,759.54/9,996.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,617.94

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