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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.30, 14,960.55 and 8,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.30, 14,960.55 and 8,007.70 is: 11,990.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.30 : 14,960.55 = 8,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.30/14,960.55 = 8,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.30x = 14,960.55 × 8,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.30x = 119,799,596.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,799,596.24/9,991.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,990.39

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