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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,825.83, 13,559.90 and 5,349.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,825.83, 13,559.90 and 5,349.87 is: 7,382.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,825.83 : 13,559.90 = 5,349.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,825.83/13,559.90 = 5,349.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,825.83x = 13,559.90 × 5,349.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,825.83x = 72,543,675.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,543,675.46/9,825.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,382.96

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