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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,782.93, 13,485.52 and 5,999.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,782.93, 13,485.52 and 5,999.09 is: 8,269.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,782.93 : 13,485.52 = 5,999.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,782.93/13,485.52 = 5,999.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,782.93x = 13,485.52 × 5,999.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,782.93x = 80,900,848.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,900,848.18/9,782.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,269.59

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