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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.62, 13,773.33 and 8,220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.62, 13,773.33 and 8,220.12 is: 11,331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.62 : 13,773.33 = 8,220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.62/13,773.33 = 8,220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.62x = 13,773.33 × 8,220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.62x = 113,218,425.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,218,425.40/9,991.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,331.34

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