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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,826.88, 13,560.95 and 5,847.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,826.88, 13,560.95 and 5,847.89 is: 8,070.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,826.88 : 13,560.95 = 5,847.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,826.88/13,560.95 = 5,847.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,826.88x = 13,560.95 × 5,847.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,826.88x = 79,302,890.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,302,890.71/9,826.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,070.00

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