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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,987.63, 13,782.78 and 5,795.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,987.63, 13,782.78 and 5,795.88 is: 7,998.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,987.63 : 13,782.78 = 5,795.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,987.63/13,782.78 = 5,795.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,987.63x = 13,782.78 × 5,795.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,987.63x = 79,883,338.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,883,338.95/9,987.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,998.23

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