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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.55, 13,793.97 and 5,519.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.55, 13,793.97 and 5,519.22 is: 7,616.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.55 : 13,793.97 = 5,519.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.55/13,793.97 = 5,519.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.55x = 13,793.97 × 5,519.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.55x = 76,131,955.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,131,955.10/9,995.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,616.58

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