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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,832.39, 13,569.84 and 5,853.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,832.39, 13,569.84 and 5,853.47 is: 8,078.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,832.39 : 13,569.84 = 5,853.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,832.39/13,569.84 = 5,853.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,832.39x = 13,569.84 × 5,853.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,832.39x = 79,430,583.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,430,583.50/9,832.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,078.46

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