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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,825.62, 13,559.60 and 5,349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,825.62, 13,559.60 and 5,349.62 is: 7,382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,825.62 : 13,559.60 = 5,349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,825.62/13,559.60 = 5,349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,825.62x = 13,559.60 × 5,349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,825.62x = 72,538,686.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,538,686.83/9,825.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,382.60

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