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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,998.88, 13,798.25 and 5,522.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,998.88, 13,798.25 and 5,522.51 is: 7,620.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,998.88 : 13,798.25 = 5,522.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,998.88/13,798.25 = 5,522.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,998.88x = 13,798.25 × 5,522.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,998.88x = 76,201,001.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,201,001.20/9,998.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,620.96

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