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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,804.82, 13,530.57 and 5,975.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,804.82, 13,530.57 and 5,975.35 is: 8,245.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,804.82 : 13,530.57 = 5,975.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,804.82/13,530.57 = 5,975.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,804.82x = 13,530.57 × 5,975.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,804.82x = 80,849,891.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,849,891.45/9,804.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,245.93

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