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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,998.42, 13,795.06 and 5,749.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,998.42, 13,795.06 and 5,749.26 is: 7,932.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,998.42 : 13,795.06 = 5,749.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,998.42/13,795.06 = 5,749.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,998.42x = 13,795.06 × 5,749.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,998.42x = 79,311,386.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,311,386.66/9,998.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,932.39

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