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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,835.03, 13,571.96 and 5,358.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,835.03, 13,571.96 and 5,358.81 is: 7,394.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,835.03 : 13,571.96 = 5,358.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,835.03/13,571.96 = 5,358.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,835.03x = 13,571.96 × 5,358.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,835.03x = 72,729,556.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,729,556.97/9,835.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,394.95

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