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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,998.78, 13,797.14 and 5,522.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,998.78, 13,797.14 and 5,522.31 is: 7,620.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,998.78 : 13,797.14 = 5,522.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,998.78/13,797.14 = 5,522.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,998.78x = 13,797.14 × 5,522.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,998.78x = 76,192,056.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,192,056.58/9,998.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,620.14

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