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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.08, 13,793.12 and 5,518.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.08, 13,793.12 and 5,518.73 is: 7,615.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.08 : 13,793.12 = 5,518.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.08/13,793.12 = 5,518.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.08x = 13,793.12 × 5,518.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.08x = 76,120,512.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,120,512.03/9,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,615.80

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