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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.79, 13,797.26 and 5,807.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.79, 13,797.26 and 5,807.47 is: 8,015.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.79 : 13,797.26 = 5,807.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.79/13,797.26 = 5,807.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.79x = 13,797.26 × 5,807.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.79x = 80,127,144.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,127,144.49/9,996.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,015.29

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