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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,630.27, 13,285.82 and 5,852.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,630.27, 13,285.82 and 5,852.84 is: 8,074.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,630.27 : 13,285.82 = 5,852.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,630.27/13,285.82 = 5,852.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,630.27x = 13,285.82 × 5,852.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,630.27x = 77,759,683.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,759,683.04/9,630.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,074.51

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