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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,827.13, 13,561.29 and 5,848.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,827.13, 13,561.29 and 5,848.14 is: 8,070.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,827.13 : 13,561.29 = 5,848.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,827.13/13,561.29 = 5,848.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,827.13x = 13,561.29 × 5,848.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,827.13x = 79,308,322.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,308,322.50/9,827.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,070.34

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