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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,829.11, 13,562.05 and 5,849.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,829.11, 13,562.05 and 5,849.44 is: 8,070.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,829.11 : 13,562.05 = 5,849.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,829.11/13,562.05 = 5,849.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,829.11x = 13,562.05 × 5,849.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,829.11x = 79,330,368.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,330,368.50/9,829.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,070.97

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