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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,828.75, 13,563.54 and 5,849.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,828.75, 13,563.54 and 5,849.76 is: 8,072.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,828.75 : 13,563.54 = 5,849.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,828.75/13,563.54 = 5,849.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,828.75x = 13,563.54 × 5,849.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,828.75x = 79,343,453.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,343,453.75/9,828.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,072.59

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