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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.31, 14,995.61 and 3,839.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.31, 14,995.61 and 3,839.63 is: 5,762.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.31 : 14,995.61 = 3,839.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.31/14,995.61 = 3,839.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.31x = 14,995.61 × 3,839.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.31x = 57,577,574.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,577,574.83/9,991.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,762.77

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