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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,791.19, 13,511.84 and 5,599.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,791.19, 13,511.84 and 5,599.44 is: 7,727.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,791.19 : 13,511.84 = 5,599.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,791.19/13,511.84 = 5,599.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,791.19x = 13,511.84 × 5,599.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,791.19x = 75,658,737.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,658,737.37/9,791.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,727.23

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