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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,825.47, 13,558.81 and 5,349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,825.47, 13,558.81 and 5,349.14 is: 7,381.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,825.47 : 13,558.81 = 5,349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,825.47/13,558.81 = 5,349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,825.47x = 13,558.81 × 5,349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,825.47x = 72,527,972.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,527,972.92/9,825.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,381.63

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