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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,826.76, 13,559.86 and 5,847.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,826.76, 13,559.86 and 5,847.32 is: 8,068.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,826.76 : 13,559.86 = 5,847.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,826.76/13,559.86 = 5,847.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,826.76x = 13,559.86 × 5,847.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,826.76x = 79,288,840.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,288,840.58/9,826.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,068.67

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