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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.59, 14,954.43 and 8,898.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.59, 14,954.43 and 8,898.09 is: 13,317.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.59 : 14,954.43 = 8,898.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.59/14,954.43 = 8,898.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.59x = 14,954.43 × 8,898.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.59x = 133,065,864.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,065,864.04/9,991.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,317.79

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