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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,828.92, 13,562.52 and 5,850.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,828.92, 13,562.52 and 5,850.20 is: 8,072.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,828.92 : 13,562.52 = 5,850.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,828.92/13,562.52 = 5,850.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,828.92x = 13,562.52 × 5,850.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,828.92x = 79,343,454.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,343,454.50/9,828.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,072.45

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