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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.81, 13,788.93 and 5,515.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.81, 13,788.93 and 5,515.48 is: 7,611.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.81 : 13,788.93 = 5,515.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.81/13,788.93 = 5,515.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.81x = 13,788.93 × 5,515.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.81x = 76,052,567.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,052,567.64/9,991.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,611.49

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