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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,990.59, 13,786.92 and 5,514.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,990.59, 13,786.92 and 5,514.53 is: 7,610.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,990.59 : 13,786.92 = 5,514.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,990.59/13,786.92 = 5,514.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,990.59x = 13,786.92 × 5,514.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,990.59x = 76,028,315.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,028,315.01/9,990.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,610.00

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