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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.38, 13,799.14 and 5,583.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.38, 13,799.14 and 5,583.38 is: 7,705.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.38 : 13,799.14 = 5,583.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.38/13,799.14 = 5,583.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.38x = 13,799.14 × 5,583.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.38x = 77,045,759.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,045,759.34/9,999.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,705.06

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