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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,799.53, 13,521.24 and 5,821.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,799.53, 13,521.24 and 5,821.98 is: 8,033.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,799.53 : 13,521.24 = 5,821.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,799.53/13,521.24 = 5,821.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,799.53x = 13,521.24 × 5,821.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,799.53x = 78,720,388.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,720,388.86/9,799.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.08

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