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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,989.46, 13,785.26 and 5,513.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,989.46, 13,785.26 and 5,513.64 is: 7,608.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,989.46 : 13,785.26 = 5,513.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,989.46/13,785.26 = 5,513.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,989.46x = 13,785.26 × 5,513.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,989.46x = 76,006,960.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,006,960.95/9,989.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,608.72

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