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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.05, 13,792.83 and 5,518.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.05, 13,792.83 and 5,518.53 is: 7,615.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.05 : 13,792.83 = 5,518.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.05/13,792.83 = 5,518.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.05x = 13,792.83 × 5,518.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.05x = 76,116,156.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,116,156.49/9,995.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,615.39

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