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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.80, 14,955.30 and 7,075.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.80, 14,955.30 and 7,075.80 is: 10,590.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.80 : 14,955.30 = 7,075.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.80/14,955.30 = 7,075.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.80x = 14,955.30 × 7,075.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.80x = 105,820,711.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,820,711.74/9,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,590.76

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