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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.26, 13,787.67 and 5,514.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.26, 13,787.67 and 5,514.69 is: 7,610.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.26 : 13,787.67 = 5,514.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.26/13,787.67 = 5,514.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.26x = 13,787.67 × 5,514.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.26x = 76,034,725.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,034,725.87/9,991.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,610.12

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