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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,823.35, 13,554.12 and 5,843.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,823.35, 13,554.12 and 5,843.69 is: 8,063.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,823.35 : 13,554.12 = 5,843.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,823.35/13,554.12 = 5,843.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,823.35x = 13,554.12 × 5,843.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,823.35x = 79,206,007.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,206,007.73/9,823.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,063.03

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