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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.54, 13,798.29 and 5,808.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.54, 13,798.29 and 5,808.22 is: 8,016.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.54 : 13,798.29 = 5,808.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.54/13,798.29 = 5,808.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.54x = 13,798.29 × 5,808.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.54x = 80,143,503.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,143,503.94/9,997.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,016.32

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