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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,989.37, 13,785.09 and 5,513.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,989.37, 13,785.09 and 5,513.09 is: 7,607.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,989.37 : 13,785.09 = 5,513.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,989.37/13,785.09 = 5,513.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,989.37x = 13,785.09 × 5,513.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,989.37x = 75,998,372.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,998,372.90/9,989.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,607.92

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