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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,775.89, 13,488.17 and 5,797.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,775.89, 13,488.17 and 5,797.89 is: 7,999.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,775.89 : 13,488.17 = 5,797.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,775.89/13,488.17 = 5,797.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,775.89x = 13,488.17 × 5,797.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,775.89x = 78,202,896.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,202,896.97/9,775.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,999.57

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