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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.51, 13,791.50 and 6,451.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.51, 13,791.50 and 6,451.99 is: 8,905.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.51 : 13,791.50 = 6,451.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.51/13,791.50 = 6,451.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.51x = 13,791.50 × 6,451.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.51x = 88,982,620.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,982,620.09/9,991.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,905.82

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