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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,821.84, 13,554.52 and 5,630.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,821.84, 13,554.52 and 5,630.88 is: 7,770.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,821.84 : 13,554.52 = 5,630.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,821.84/13,554.52 = 5,630.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,821.84x = 13,554.52 × 5,630.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,821.84x = 76,323,875.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,323,875.58/9,821.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,770.83

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