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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,826.74, 13,561.34 and 5,793.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,826.74, 13,561.34 and 5,793.73 is: 7,995.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,826.74 : 13,561.34 = 5,793.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,826.74/13,561.34 = 5,793.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,826.74x = 13,561.34 × 5,793.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,826.74x = 78,570,742.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,570,742.40/9,826.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,995.61

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