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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,834.95, 13,572.05 and 5,358.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,834.95, 13,572.05 and 5,358.73 is: 7,394.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,834.95 : 13,572.05 = 5,358.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,834.95/13,572.05 = 5,358.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,834.95x = 13,572.05 × 5,358.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,834.95x = 72,728,930.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,728,930.96/9,834.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,394.95

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