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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.26, 13,795.38 and 5,747.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.26, 13,795.38 and 5,747.27 is: 7,931.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.26 : 13,795.38 = 5,747.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.26/13,795.38 = 5,747.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.26x = 13,795.38 × 5,747.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.26x = 79,285,704.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,285,704.64/9,996.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,931.54

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