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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.96, 13,794.35 and 5,519.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.96, 13,794.35 and 5,519.72 is: 7,617.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.96 : 13,794.35 = 5,519.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.96/13,794.35 = 5,519.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.96x = 13,794.35 × 5,519.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.96x = 76,140,949.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,140,949.58/9,995.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,617.17

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