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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,789.46, 13,503.31 and 5,807.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,789.46, 13,503.31 and 5,807.75 is: 8,011.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,789.46 : 13,503.31 = 5,807.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,789.46/13,503.31 = 5,807.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,789.46x = 13,503.31 × 5,807.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,789.46x = 78,423,819.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,423,819.61/9,789.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,011.05

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