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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.12, 13,795.96 and 5,521.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.12, 13,795.96 and 5,521.16 is: 7,619.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.12 : 13,795.96 = 5,521.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.12/13,795.96 = 5,521.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.12x = 13,795.96 × 5,521.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.12x = 76,169,702.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,169,702.51/9,997.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,619.16

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