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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,835.04, 13,571.18 and 5,586.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,835.04, 13,571.18 and 5,586.08 is: 7,708.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,835.04 : 13,571.18 = 5,586.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,835.04/13,571.18 = 5,586.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,835.04x = 13,571.18 × 5,586.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,835.04x = 75,809,697.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,809,697.17/9,835.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,708.12

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