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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.88, 13,792 and 5,803.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.88, 13,792 and 5,803.36 is: 8,008.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.88 : 13,792 = 5,803.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.88/13,792 = 5,803.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.88x = 13,792 × 5,803.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.88x = 80,039,941.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,039,941.12/9,994.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,008.09

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