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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,993.72, 13,791.48 and 5,517.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,993.72, 13,791.48 and 5,517.48 is: 7,614.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,993.72 : 13,791.48 = 5,517.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,993.72/13,791.48 = 5,517.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,993.72x = 13,791.48 × 5,517.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,993.72x = 76,094,215.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,094,215.07/9,993.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,614.20

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