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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,998.97, 13,793.99 and 5,806.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,998.97, 13,793.99 and 5,806.41 is: 8,010.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,998.97 : 13,793.99 = 5,806.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,998.97/13,793.99 = 5,806.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,998.97x = 13,793.99 × 5,806.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,998.97x = 80,093,561.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,093,561.48/9,998.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,010.18

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