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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.68, 13,795.92 and 5,521.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.68, 13,795.92 and 5,521.20 is: 7,618.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.68 : 13,795.92 = 5,521.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.68/13,795.92 = 5,521.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.68x = 13,795.92 × 5,521.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.68x = 76,170,033.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,170,033.50/9,997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,618.77

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