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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,821.94, 13,554.99 and 5,573.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,821.94, 13,554.99 and 5,573.73 is: 7,692.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,821.94 : 13,554.99 = 5,573.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,821.94/13,554.99 = 5,573.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,821.94x = 13,554.99 × 5,573.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,821.94x = 75,551,786.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,551,786.64/9,821.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,692.15

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