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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.97, 13,795.37 and 5,807.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.97, 13,795.37 and 5,807.41 is: 8,011.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.97 : 13,795.37 = 5,807.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.97/13,795.37 = 5,807.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.97x = 13,795.37 × 5,807.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.97x = 80,115,369.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,115,369.69/9,999.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,011.56

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