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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.56, 13,795.26 and 5,520.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.56, 13,795.26 and 5,520.32 is: 7,618.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.56 : 13,795.26 = 5,520.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.56/13,795.26 = 5,520.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.56x = 13,795.26 × 5,520.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.56x = 76,154,249.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,154,249.68/9,996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,618.05

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