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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.85, 13,801.72 and 5,753.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.85, 13,801.72 and 5,753.77 is: 7,941.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.85 : 13,801.72 = 5,753.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.85/13,801.72 = 5,753.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.85x = 13,801.72 × 5,753.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.85x = 79,411,922.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,411,922.48/9,999.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,941.31

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