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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,826.54, 13,558.51 and 5,846.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,826.54, 13,558.51 and 5,846.87 is: 8,067.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,826.54 : 13,558.51 = 5,846.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,826.54/13,558.51 = 5,846.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,826.54x = 13,558.51 × 5,846.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,826.54x = 79,274,845.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,274,845.36/9,826.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,067.42

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