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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.92, 13,796.46 and 5,520.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.92, 13,796.46 and 5,520.78 is: 7,618.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.92 : 13,796.46 = 5,520.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.92/13,796.46 = 5,520.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.92x = 13,796.46 × 5,520.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.92x = 76,167,220.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,167,220.44/9,997.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,618.31

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