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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.01, 13,790.82 and 6,451.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.01, 13,790.82 and 6,451.49 is: 8,905.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.01 : 13,790.82 = 6,451.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.01/13,790.82 = 6,451.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.01x = 13,790.82 × 6,451.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.01x = 88,971,268.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,971,268.37/9,991.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,905.14

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