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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.59, 13,793.27 and 5,745.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.59, 13,793.27 and 5,745.66 is: 7,928.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.59 : 13,793.27 = 5,745.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.59/13,793.27 = 5,745.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.59x = 13,793.27 × 5,745.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.59x = 79,251,439.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,251,439.71/9,995.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,928.64

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