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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,998.06, 13,796.80 and 5,521.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,998.06, 13,796.80 and 5,521.73 is: 7,619.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,998.06 : 13,796.80 = 5,521.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,998.06/13,796.80 = 5,521.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,998.06x = 13,796.80 × 5,521.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,998.06x = 76,182,121.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,182,121.68/9,998.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,619.69

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