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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.64, 13,794.93 and 5,747.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.64, 13,794.93 and 5,747.70 is: 7,930.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.64 : 13,794.93 = 5,747.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.64/13,794.93 = 5,747.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.64x = 13,794.93 × 5,747.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.64x = 79,289,119.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,289,119.16/9,997.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,930.79

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