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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,827.38, 13,560.77 and 5,847.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,827.38, 13,560.77 and 5,847.72 is: 8,069.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,827.38 : 13,560.77 = 5,847.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,827.38/13,560.77 = 5,847.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,827.38x = 13,560.77 × 5,847.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,827.38x = 79,299,554.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,299,554.96/9,827.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,069.25

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