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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,993.88, 13,791.49 and 5,517.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,993.88, 13,791.49 and 5,517.91 is: 7,614.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,993.88 : 13,791.49 = 5,517.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,993.88/13,791.49 = 5,517.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,993.88x = 13,791.49 × 5,517.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,993.88x = 76,100,200.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,100,200.59/9,993.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,614.68

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