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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,833.39, 13,571.22 and 5,854.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,833.39, 13,571.22 and 5,854.47 is: 8,079.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,833.39 : 13,571.22 = 5,854.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,833.39/13,571.22 = 5,854.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,833.39x = 13,571.22 × 5,854.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,833.39x = 79,452,300.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,452,300.35/9,833.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,079.85

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