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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.07, 13,793.19 and 5,518.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.07, 13,793.19 and 5,518.82 is: 7,615.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.07 : 13,793.19 = 5,518.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.07/13,793.19 = 5,518.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.07x = 13,793.19 × 5,518.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.07x = 76,122,063.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,122,063.87/9,995.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,615.96

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