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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,018.70, 13,535.03 and 5,897.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,018.70, 13,535.03 and 5,897.86 is: 8,851.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,018.70 : 13,535.03 = 5,897.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,018.70/13,535.03 = 5,897.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,018.70x = 13,535.03 × 5,897.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,018.70x = 79,827,712.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,827,712.04/9,018.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,851.35

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