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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,827.99, 13,563.71 and 6,050.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,827.99, 13,563.71 and 6,050.40 is: 8,350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,827.99 : 13,563.71 = 6,050.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,827.99/13,563.71 = 6,050.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,827.99x = 13,563.71 × 6,050.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,827.99x = 82,065,870.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,065,870.98/9,827.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.22

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