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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,825.86, 13,560.77 and 6,048.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,825.86, 13,560.77 and 6,048.27 is: 8,347.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,825.86 : 13,560.77 = 6,048.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,825.86/13,560.77 = 6,048.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,825.86x = 13,560.77 × 6,048.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,825.86x = 82,019,179.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,019,179.47/9,825.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,347.28

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