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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.04, 13,794.84 and 5,805.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.04, 13,794.84 and 5,805.72 is: 8,012.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.04 : 13,794.84 = 5,805.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.04/13,794.84 = 5,805.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.04x = 13,794.84 × 5,805.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.04x = 80,088,978.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,088,978.48/9,995.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,012.87

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