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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.36, 13,295.25 and 5,856.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.36, 13,295.25 and 5,856.51 is: 8,081.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.36 : 13,295.25 = 5,856.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.36/13,295.25 = 5,856.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.36x = 13,295.25 × 5,856.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.36x = 77,863,764.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,863,764.58/9,635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,081.04

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