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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,829.92, 13,560.48 and 5,849.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,829.92, 13,560.48 and 5,849.76 is: 8,069.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,829.92 : 13,560.48 = 5,849.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,829.92/13,560.48 = 5,849.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,829.92x = 13,560.48 × 5,849.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,829.92x = 79,325,553.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,325,553.48/9,829.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,069.81

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