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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,791.99, 13,513.53 and 5,543.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,791.99, 13,513.53 and 5,543.44 is: 7,650.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,791.99 : 13,513.53 = 5,543.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,791.99/13,513.53 = 5,543.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,791.99x = 13,513.53 × 5,543.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,791.99x = 74,911,429.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,911,429.75/9,791.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,650.28

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