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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,826.98, 13,559.12 and 5,847.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,826.98, 13,559.12 and 5,847.31 is: 8,068.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,826.98 : 13,559.12 = 5,847.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,826.98/13,559.12 = 5,847.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,826.98x = 13,559.12 × 5,847.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,826.98x = 79,284,377.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,284,377.97/9,826.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,068.03

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