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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,998.68, 13,796.04 and 5,804.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,998.68, 13,796.04 and 5,804.68 is: 8,009.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,998.68 : 13,796.04 = 5,804.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,998.68/13,796.04 = 5,804.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,998.68x = 13,796.04 × 5,804.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,998.68x = 80,081,597.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,081,597.47/9,998.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,009.22

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