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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.48, 13,793.77 and 5,519.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.48, 13,793.77 and 5,519.24 is: 7,616.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.48 : 13,793.77 = 5,519.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.48/13,793.77 = 5,519.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.48x = 13,793.77 × 5,519.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.48x = 76,131,137.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,131,137.47/9,995.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,616.55

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