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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.75, 13,796.90 and 5,806.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.75, 13,796.90 and 5,806.27 is: 8,012.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.75 : 13,796.90 = 5,806.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.75/13,796.90 = 5,806.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.75x = 13,796.90 × 5,806.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.75x = 80,108,497.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,108,497.53/9,997.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,012.65

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