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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,832.16, 13,569.48 and 5,853.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,832.16, 13,569.48 and 5,853.28 is: 8,078.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,832.16 : 13,569.48 = 5,853.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,832.16/13,569.48 = 5,853.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,832.16x = 13,569.48 × 5,853.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,832.16x = 79,425,965.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,425,965.89/9,832.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,078.18

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