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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,821.51, 13,544.38 and 7,579.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,821.51, 13,544.38 and 7,579.83 is: 10,452.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,821.51 : 13,544.38 = 7,579.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,821.51/13,544.38 = 7,579.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,821.51x = 13,544.38 × 7,579.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,821.51x = 102,664,097.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,664,097.86/9,821.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,452.99

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