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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999, 13,797.97 and 5,522.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999, 13,797.97 and 5,522.74 is: 7,621.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999 : 13,797.97 = 5,522.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999/13,797.97 = 5,522.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999x = 13,797.97 × 5,522.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999x = 76,202,552.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,202,552.54/9,999
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,621.02

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