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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.40, 14,979.90 and 5,610.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.40, 14,979.90 and 5,610.20 is: 8,411.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.40 : 14,979.90 = 5,610.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.40/14,979.90 = 5,610.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.40x = 14,979.90 × 5,610.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.40x = 84,040,234.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,040,234.98/9,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,411.26

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