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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,993.87, 13,791.37 and 5,517.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,993.87, 13,791.37 and 5,517.51 is: 7,614.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,993.87 : 13,791.37 = 5,517.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,993.87/13,791.37 = 5,517.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,993.87x = 13,791.37 × 5,517.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,993.87x = 76,094,021.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,094,021.89/9,993.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,614.07

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