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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,835.36, 13,573.25 and 5,802.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,835.36, 13,573.25 and 5,802.34 is: 8,007.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,835.36 : 13,573.25 = 5,802.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,835.36/13,573.25 = 5,802.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,835.36x = 13,573.25 × 5,802.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,835.36x = 78,756,582.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,756,582.39/9,835.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,007.49

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