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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,491.85, 13,099.78 and 5,515.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,491.85, 13,099.78 and 5,515.15 is: 7,611.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,491.85 : 13,099.78 = 5,515.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,491.85/13,099.78 = 5,515.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,491.85x = 13,099.78 × 5,515.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,491.85x = 72,247,251.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,247,251.67/9,491.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,611.50

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