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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,827.92, 13,562.36 and 5,351.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,827.92, 13,562.36 and 5,351.59 is: 7,385.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,827.92 : 13,562.36 = 5,351.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,827.92/13,562.36 = 5,351.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,827.92x = 13,562.36 × 5,351.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,827.92x = 72,580,129.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,580,129.49/9,827.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,385.10

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