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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999, 13,798.62 and 5,807.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999, 13,798.62 and 5,807.52 is: 8,014.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999 : 13,798.62 = 5,807.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999/13,798.62 = 5,807.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999x = 13,798.62 × 5,807.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999x = 80,135,761.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,135,761.62/9,999
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,014.38

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