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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,825.16, 13,558.78 and 5,348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,825.16, 13,558.78 and 5,348.90 is: 7,381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,825.16 : 13,558.78 = 5,348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,825.16/13,558.78 = 5,348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,825.16x = 13,558.78 × 5,348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,825.16x = 72,524,463.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,524,463.80/9,825.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,381.50

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