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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,828.63, 14,733.36 and 5,436.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,828.63, 14,733.36 and 5,436.90 is: 8,150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,828.63 : 14,733.36 = 5,436.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,828.63/14,733.36 = 5,436.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,828.63x = 14,733.36 × 5,436.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,828.63x = 80,103,804.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,103,804.98/9,828.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,150.05

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