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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,825.06, 13,558.58 and 5,348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,825.06, 13,558.58 and 5,348.84 is: 7,381.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,825.06 : 13,558.58 = 5,348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,825.06/13,558.58 = 5,348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,825.06x = 13,558.58 × 5,348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,825.06x = 72,522,648.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,522,648.30/9,825.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,381.40

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