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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,819.27, 13,552.86 and 5,842.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,819.27, 13,552.86 and 5,842.65 is: 8,064.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,819.27 : 13,552.86 = 5,842.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,819.27/13,552.86 = 5,842.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,819.27x = 13,552.86 × 5,842.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,819.27x = 79,184,617.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,184,617.48/9,819.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,064.21

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