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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.46, 13,787.89 and 5,515.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.46, 13,787.89 and 5,515.22 is: 7,610.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.46 : 13,787.89 = 5,515.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.46/13,787.89 = 5,515.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.46x = 13,787.89 × 5,515.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.46x = 76,043,267.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,043,267.37/9,991.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,610.82

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