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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,827.69, 13,562.51 and 5,635.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,827.69, 13,562.51 and 5,635.94 is: 7,777.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,827.69 : 13,562.51 = 5,635.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,827.69/13,562.51 = 5,635.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,827.69x = 13,562.51 × 5,635.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,827.69x = 76,437,492.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,437,492.61/9,827.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,777.77

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