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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.93, 13,791.20 and 5,802.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.93, 13,791.20 and 5,802.75 is: 8,005.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.93 : 13,791.20 = 5,802.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.93/13,791.20 = 5,802.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.93x = 13,791.20 × 5,802.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.93x = 80,026,856.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,026,856.79/9,996.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,005.14

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