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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,822.60, 13,555.85 and 5,995.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,822.60, 13,555.85 and 5,995.86 is: 8,274.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,822.60 : 13,555.85 = 5,995.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,822.60/13,555.85 = 5,995.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,822.60x = 13,555.85 × 5,995.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,822.60x = 81,278,978.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,278,978.78/9,822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,274.69

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