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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.72, 13,795.03 and 5,807.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.72, 13,795.03 and 5,807.16 is: 8,011.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.72 : 13,795.03 = 5,807.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.72/13,795.03 = 5,807.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.72x = 13,795.03 × 5,807.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.72x = 80,109,946.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,109,946.41/9,999.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,011.22

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