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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,778.92, 13,495.02 and 5,798.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,778.92, 13,495.02 and 5,798.52 is: 8,002.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,778.92 : 13,495.02 = 5,798.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,778.92/13,495.02 = 5,798.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,778.92x = 13,495.02 × 5,798.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,778.92x = 78,251,143.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,251,143.37/9,778.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,002.02

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