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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,799.98, 13,524.33 and 5,821.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,799.98, 13,524.33 and 5,821.46 is: 8,033.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,799.98 : 13,524.33 = 5,821.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,799.98/13,524.33 = 5,821.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,799.98x = 13,524.33 × 5,821.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,799.98x = 78,731,346.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,731,346.12/9,799.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.83

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