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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,835.21, 13,565.84 and 5,853.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,835.21, 13,565.84 and 5,853.25 is: 8,073.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,835.21 : 13,565.84 = 5,853.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,835.21/13,565.84 = 5,853.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,835.21x = 13,565.84 × 5,853.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,835.21x = 79,404,252.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,404,252.98/9,835.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,073.47

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