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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,986.36, 13,781.22 and 5,794.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,986.36, 13,781.22 and 5,794.52 is: 7,996.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,986.36 : 13,781.22 = 5,794.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,986.36/13,781.22 = 5,794.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,986.36x = 13,781.22 × 5,794.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,986.36x = 79,855,554.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,855,554.91/9,986.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,996.46

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