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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.68, 13,794.66 and 5,803.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.68, 13,794.66 and 5,803.68 is: 8,007.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.68 : 13,794.66 = 5,803.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.68/13,794.66 = 5,803.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.68x = 13,794.66 × 5,803.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.68x = 80,059,792.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,059,792.35/9,997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,007.84

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