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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.55, 13,792.50 and 5,518.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.55, 13,792.50 and 5,518.31 is: 7,615.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.55 : 13,792.50 = 5,518.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.55/13,792.50 = 5,518.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.55x = 13,792.50 × 5,518.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.55x = 76,111,345.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,111,345.85/9,994.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,615.28

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