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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,807.24, 13,531.95 and 5,826.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,807.24, 13,531.95 and 5,826.90 is: 8,039.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,807.24 : 13,531.95 = 5,826.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,807.24/13,531.95 = 5,826.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,807.24x = 13,531.95 × 5,826.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,807.24x = 78,849,319.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,849,319.46/9,807.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,039.91

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