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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,992.54, 13,791.06 and 5,800.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,992.54, 13,791.06 and 5,800.79 is: 8,005.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,992.54 : 13,791.06 = 5,800.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,992.54/13,791.06 = 5,800.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,992.54x = 13,791.06 × 5,800.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,992.54x = 79,999,077.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,999,077.42/9,992.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,005.88

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