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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,828.70, 13,562.72 and 5,849.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,828.70, 13,562.72 and 5,849.17 is: 8,071.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,828.70 : 13,562.72 = 5,849.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,828.70/13,562.72 = 5,849.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,828.70x = 13,562.72 × 5,849.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,828.70x = 79,330,625.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,330,625.70/9,828.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,071.32

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