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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,827.46, 13,565.31 and 5,848.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,827.46, 13,565.31 and 5,848.48 is: 8,072.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,827.46 : 13,565.31 = 5,848.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,827.46/13,565.31 = 5,848.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,827.46x = 13,565.31 × 5,848.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,827.46x = 79,336,414.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,336,414.99/9,827.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,072.94

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