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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,993.51, 13,789.49 and 5,743.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,993.51, 13,789.49 and 5,743.76 is: 7,925.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,993.51 : 13,789.49 = 5,743.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,993.51/13,789.49 = 5,743.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,993.51x = 13,789.49 × 5,743.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,993.51x = 79,203,423.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,203,423.42/9,993.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,925.49

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