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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.95, 13,788.96 and 5,515.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.95, 13,788.96 and 5,515.73 is: 7,611.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.95 : 13,788.96 = 5,515.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.95/13,788.96 = 5,515.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.95x = 13,788.96 × 5,515.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.95x = 76,056,111.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,056,111.40/9,991.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,611.74

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