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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,990.99, 13,787.42 and 5,514.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,990.99, 13,787.42 and 5,514.75 is: 7,610.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,990.99 : 13,787.42 = 5,514.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,990.99/13,787.42 = 5,514.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,990.99x = 13,787.42 × 5,514.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,990.99x = 76,034,146.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,034,146.87/9,990.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,610.27

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