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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.07, 13,791.47 and 5,745.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.07, 13,791.47 and 5,745.14 is: 7,927.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.07 : 13,791.47 = 5,745.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.07/13,791.47 = 5,745.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.07x = 13,791.47 × 5,745.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.07x = 79,233,925.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,233,925.96/9,995.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,927.30

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