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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.05, 13,297.31 and 5,857.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.05, 13,297.31 and 5,857.39 is: 8,083.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.05 : 13,297.31 = 5,857.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.05/13,297.31 = 5,857.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.05x = 13,297.31 × 5,857.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.05x = 77,887,530.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,887,530.62/9,635.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,083.77

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