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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,832.07, 13,568.27 and 5,853.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,832.07, 13,568.27 and 5,853.32 is: 8,077.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,832.07 : 13,568.27 = 5,853.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,832.07/13,568.27 = 5,853.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,832.07x = 13,568.27 × 5,853.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,832.07x = 79,419,426.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,419,426.16/9,832.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,077.59

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