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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,435.78, 13,017.26 and 5,849.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,435.78, 13,017.26 and 5,849.80 is: 8,070.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,435.78 : 13,017.26 = 5,849.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,435.78/13,017.26 = 5,849.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,435.78x = 13,017.26 × 5,849.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,435.78x = 76,148,349.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,148,349.63/9,435.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,070.17

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