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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.81, 13,799.67 and 5,523.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.81, 13,799.67 and 5,523.47 is: 7,622.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.81 : 13,799.67 = 5,523.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.81/13,799.67 = 5,523.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.81x = 13,799.67 × 5,523.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.81x = 76,221,994.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,221,994.26/9,999.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,622.34

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