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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,827.64, 13,561.83 and 5,847.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,827.64, 13,561.83 and 5,847.84 is: 8,069.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,827.64 : 13,561.83 = 5,847.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,827.64/13,561.83 = 5,847.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,827.64x = 13,561.83 × 5,847.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,827.64x = 79,307,411.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,307,411.95/9,827.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,069.83

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