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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.63, 13,793.80 and 5,802.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.63, 13,793.80 and 5,802.88 is: 8,008.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.63 : 13,793.80 = 5,802.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.63/13,793.80 = 5,802.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.63x = 13,793.80 × 5,802.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.63x = 80,043,682.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,043,682.67/9,994.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,008.67

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