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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.04, 13,786.08 and 5,798.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.04, 13,786.08 and 5,798.48 is: 8,001.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.04 : 13,786.08 = 5,798.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.04/13,786.08 = 5,798.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.04x = 13,786.08 × 5,798.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.04x = 79,938,309.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,938,309.16/9,991.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,001.00

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