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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,986.78, 13,783.13 and 5,795.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,986.78, 13,783.13 and 5,795.03 is: 7,997.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,986.78 : 13,783.13 = 5,795.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,986.78/13,783.13 = 5,795.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,986.78x = 13,783.13 × 5,795.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,986.78x = 79,873,651.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,873,651.84/9,986.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,997.94

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