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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.72, 13,799.72 and 5,523.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.72, 13,799.72 and 5,523.59 is: 7,622.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.72 : 13,799.72 = 5,523.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.72/13,799.72 = 5,523.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.72x = 13,799.72 × 5,523.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.72x = 76,223,995.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,223,995.39/9,999.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,622.61

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