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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,831.51, 13,567.64 and 5,852.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,831.51, 13,567.64 and 5,852.52 is: 8,076.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,831.51 : 13,567.64 = 5,852.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,831.51/13,567.64 = 5,852.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,831.51x = 13,567.64 × 5,852.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,831.51x = 79,404,855.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,404,855.19/9,831.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,076.57

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