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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,828, 13,562.51 and 5,849.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,828, 13,562.51 and 5,849.01 is: 8,071.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,828 : 13,562.51 = 5,849.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,828/13,562.51 = 5,849.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,828x = 13,562.51 × 5,849.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,828x = 79,327,227.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,327,227.37/9,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,071.55

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