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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996, 13,795.70 and 5,804.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996, 13,795.70 and 5,804.25 is: 8,010.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996 : 13,795.70 = 5,804.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996/13,795.70 = 5,804.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996x = 13,795.70 × 5,804.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996x = 80,073,662.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,073,662.70/9,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,010.57

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