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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.48, 13,797.12 and 5,806.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.48, 13,797.12 and 5,806.08 is: 8,013.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.48 : 13,797.12 = 5,806.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.48/13,797.12 = 5,806.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.48x = 13,797.12 × 5,806.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.48x = 80,107,182.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,107,182.49/9,996.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,013.54

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