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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.21, 14,981.67 and 5,313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.21, 14,981.67 and 5,313.76 is: 7,967.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.21 : 14,981.67 = 5,313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.21/14,981.67 = 5,313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.21x = 14,981.67 × 5,313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.21x = 79,608,961.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,608,961.33/9,991.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,967.90

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