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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.03, 13,791.13 and 5,744.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.03, 13,791.13 and 5,744.08 is: 7,926.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.03 : 13,791.13 = 5,744.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.03/13,791.13 = 5,744.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.03x = 13,791.13 × 5,744.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.03x = 79,217,356.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,217,356.89/9,994.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,926.47

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