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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,829.30, 13,563.72 and 5,849.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,829.30, 13,563.72 and 5,849.67 is: 8,072.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,829.30 : 13,563.72 = 5,849.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,829.30/13,563.72 = 5,849.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,829.30x = 13,563.72 × 5,849.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,829.30x = 79,343,285.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,343,285.97/9,829.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,072.12

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