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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,800.12, 13,519.69 and 5,818.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,800.12, 13,519.69 and 5,818.97 is: 8,027.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,800.12 : 13,519.69 = 5,818.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,800.12/13,519.69 = 5,818.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,800.12x = 13,519.69 × 5,818.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,800.12x = 78,670,670.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,670,670.52/9,800.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,027.52

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