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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.07, 13,792.71 and 5,743.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.07, 13,792.71 and 5,743.13 is: 7,925.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.07 : 13,792.71 = 5,743.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.07/13,792.71 = 5,743.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.07x = 13,792.71 × 5,743.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.07x = 79,213,257.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,213,257.62/9,995.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,925.23

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