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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,823.41, 13,557.20 and 6,047.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,823.41, 13,557.20 and 6,047.55 is: 8,346.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,823.41 : 13,557.20 = 6,047.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,823.41/13,557.20 = 6,047.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,823.41x = 13,557.20 × 6,047.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,823.41x = 81,987,814.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,987,814.62/9,823.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,346.17

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