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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,610.58, 13,260.58 and 5,835.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,610.58, 13,260.58 and 5,835.73 is: 8,052.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,610.58 : 13,260.58 = 5,835.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,610.58/13,260.58 = 5,835.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,610.58x = 13,260.58 × 5,835.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,610.58x = 77,385,164.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,385,164.52/9,610.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,052.08

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