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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,822.84, 13,555.90 and 5,631.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,822.84, 13,555.90 and 5,631.88 is: 7,772.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,822.84 : 13,555.90 = 5,631.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,822.84/13,555.90 = 5,631.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,822.84x = 13,555.90 × 5,631.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,822.84x = 76,345,202.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,345,202.09/9,822.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,772.21

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