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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,930.78, 13,704.48 and 5,514.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,930.78, 13,704.48 and 5,514.78 is: 7,610.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,930.78 : 13,704.48 = 5,514.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,930.78/13,704.48 = 5,514.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,930.78x = 13,704.48 × 5,514.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,930.78x = 75,577,192.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,577,192.21/9,930.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,610.40

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