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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.35, 13,796.44 and 5,521.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.35, 13,796.44 and 5,521.21 is: 7,619.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.35 : 13,796.44 = 5,521.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.35/13,796.44 = 5,521.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.35x = 13,796.44 × 5,521.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.35x = 76,173,056.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,173,056.30/9,997.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,619.33

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