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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.06, 13,787.81 and 5,515

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.06, 13,787.81 and 5,515 is: 7,610.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.06 : 13,787.81 = 5,515 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.06/13,787.81 = 5,515/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.06x = 13,787.81 × 5,515
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.06x = 76,039,772.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,039,772.15/9,991.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,610.78

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