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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,825.63, 13,559.49 and 5,349.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,825.63, 13,559.49 and 5,349.51 is: 7,382.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,825.63 : 13,559.49 = 5,349.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,825.63/13,559.49 = 5,349.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,825.63x = 13,559.49 × 5,349.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,825.63x = 72,536,627.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,536,627.35/9,825.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,382.39

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