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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,791.14, 13,512.01 and 5,812.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,791.14, 13,512.01 and 5,812.27 is: 8,021.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,791.14 : 13,512.01 = 5,812.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,791.14/13,512.01 = 5,812.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,791.14x = 13,512.01 × 5,812.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,791.14x = 78,535,421.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,535,421.30/9,791.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,021.07

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