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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.15, 13,795.84 and 5,459.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.15, 13,795.84 and 5,459.68 is: 7,534.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.15 : 13,795.84 = 5,459.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.15/13,795.84 = 5,459.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.15x = 13,795.84 × 5,459.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.15x = 75,320,872.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,320,872.36/9,997.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,534.24

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