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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,990.83, 13,787.07 and 5,514.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,990.83, 13,787.07 and 5,514.25 is: 7,609.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,990.83 : 13,787.07 = 5,514.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,990.83/13,787.07 = 5,514.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,990.83x = 13,787.07 × 5,514.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,990.83x = 76,025,323.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,025,323.18/9,990.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,609.51

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