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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.20, 13,787.97 and 5,515.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.20, 13,787.97 and 5,515.14 is: 7,610.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.20 : 13,787.97 = 5,515.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.20/13,787.97 = 5,515.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.20x = 13,787.97 × 5,515.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.20x = 76,042,626.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,042,626.23/9,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,610.96

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