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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,435.66, 13,015.83 and 5,848.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,435.66, 13,015.83 and 5,848.98 is: 8,068.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,435.66 : 13,015.83 = 5,848.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,435.66/13,015.83 = 5,848.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,435.66x = 13,015.83 × 5,848.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,435.66x = 76,129,307.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,129,307.42/9,435.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,068.25

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