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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,998.05, 13,799.08 and 5,748.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,998.05, 13,799.08 and 5,748.78 is: 7,934.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,998.05 : 13,799.08 = 5,748.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,998.05/13,799.08 = 5,748.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,998.05x = 13,799.08 × 5,748.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,998.05x = 79,327,875.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,327,875.12/9,998.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,934.33

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