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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.84, 13,798.98 and 5,808.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.84, 13,798.98 and 5,808.36 is: 8,015.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.84 : 13,798.98 = 5,808.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.84/13,798.98 = 5,808.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.84x = 13,798.98 × 5,808.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.84x = 80,149,443.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,149,443.47/9,999.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,015.07

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