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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.27, 13,798.91 and 5,523.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.27, 13,798.91 and 5,523.32 is: 7,622.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.27 : 13,798.91 = 5,523.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.27/13,798.91 = 5,523.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.27x = 13,798.91 × 5,523.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.27x = 76,215,698.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,215,698.97/9,999.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,622.13

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