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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.41, 13,788.20 and 5,515.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.41, 13,788.20 and 5,515.17 is: 7,610.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.41 : 13,788.20 = 5,515.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.41/13,788.20 = 5,515.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.41x = 13,788.20 × 5,515.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.41x = 76,044,266.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,044,266.99/9,991.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,610.96

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