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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,823.52, 13,556.48 and 5,347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,823.52, 13,556.48 and 5,347.30 is: 7,379.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,823.52 : 13,556.48 = 5,347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,823.52/13,556.48 = 5,347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,823.52x = 13,556.48 × 5,347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,823.52x = 72,490,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,490,565.50/9,823.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,379.29

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