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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,822.81, 13,555.77 and 5,346.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,822.81, 13,555.77 and 5,346.86 is: 7,378.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,822.81 : 13,555.77 = 5,346.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,822.81/13,555.77 = 5,346.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,822.81x = 13,555.77 × 5,346.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,822.81x = 72,480,804.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,480,804.38/9,822.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,378.83

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