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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,821.09, 13,553.03 and 5,842.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,821.09, 13,553.03 and 5,842.11 is: 8,062.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,821.09 : 13,553.03 = 5,842.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,821.09/13,553.03 = 5,842.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,821.09x = 13,553.03 × 5,842.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,821.09x = 79,178,292.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,178,292.09/9,821.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,062.07

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