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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,990.98, 13,787.47 and 5,514.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,990.98, 13,787.47 and 5,514.73 is: 7,610.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,990.98 : 13,787.47 = 5,514.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,990.98/13,787.47 = 5,514.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,990.98x = 13,787.47 × 5,514.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,990.98x = 76,034,153.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,034,153.75/9,990.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,610.28

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