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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.09, 13,795.02 and 5,962.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.09, 13,795.02 and 5,962.17 is: 8,228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.09 : 13,795.02 = 5,962.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.09/13,795.02 = 5,962.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.09x = 13,795.02 × 5,962.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.09x = 82,248,254.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,248,254.39/9,995.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,228.87

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