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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.44, 13,790.20 and 5,745.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.44, 13,790.20 and 5,745.47 is: 7,929.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.44 : 13,790.20 = 5,745.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.44/13,790.20 = 5,745.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.44x = 13,790.20 × 5,745.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.44x = 79,231,082.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,231,082.72/9,991.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,929.90

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