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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,990.52, 13,786.86 and 5,798.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,990.52, 13,786.86 and 5,798.68 is: 8,002.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,990.52 : 13,786.86 = 5,798.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,990.52/13,786.86 = 5,798.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,990.52x = 13,786.86 × 5,798.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,990.52x = 79,945,589.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,945,589.34/9,990.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,002.14

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