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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,614.03, 13,265.10 and 5,837.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,614.03, 13,265.10 and 5,837.09 is: 8,053.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,614.03 : 13,265.10 = 5,837.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,614.03/13,265.10 = 5,837.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,614.03x = 13,265.10 × 5,837.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,614.03x = 77,429,516.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,429,516.23/9,614.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,053.81

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