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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,993.93, 13,787.06 and 5,799.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,993.93, 13,787.06 and 5,799.75 is: 8,001.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,993.93 : 13,787.06 = 5,799.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,993.93/13,787.06 = 5,799.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,993.93x = 13,787.06 × 5,799.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,993.93x = 79,961,472.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,961,472.24/9,993.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,001.00

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