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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.59, 13,791.89 and 5,744.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.59, 13,791.89 and 5,744.66 is: 7,927.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.59 : 13,791.89 = 5,744.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.59/13,791.89 = 5,744.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.59x = 13,791.89 × 5,744.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.59x = 79,229,664.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,229,664.21/9,994.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,927.26

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