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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.08, 13,788.14 and 5,514.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.08, 13,788.14 and 5,514.84 is: 7,610.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.08 : 13,788.14 = 5,514.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.08/13,788.14 = 5,514.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.08x = 13,788.14 × 5,514.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.08x = 76,039,358.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,039,358.42/9,991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,610.72

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