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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.24, 13,774.92 and 5,791.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.24, 13,774.92 and 5,791.44 is: 7,990.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.24 : 13,774.92 = 5,791.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.24/13,774.92 = 5,791.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.24x = 13,774.92 × 5,791.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.24x = 79,776,622.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,776,622.68/9,984.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,990.25

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