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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.92, 13,781.70 and 7,629.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.92, 13,781.70 and 7,629.96 is: 10,523.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.92 : 13,781.70 = 7,629.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.92/13,781.70 = 7,629.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.92x = 13,781.70 × 7,629.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.92x = 105,153,819.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,153,819.73/9,991.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,523.89

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