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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.95, 13,794.41 and 5,519.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.95, 13,794.41 and 5,519.71 is: 7,617.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.95 : 13,794.41 = 5,519.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.95/13,794.41 = 5,519.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.95x = 13,794.41 × 5,519.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.95x = 76,141,173.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,141,173.86/9,995.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,617.20

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