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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,835.41, 13,572.93 and 5,856.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,835.41, 13,572.93 and 5,856.69 is: 8,082.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,835.41 : 13,572.93 = 5,856.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,835.41/13,572.93 = 5,856.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,835.41x = 13,572.93 × 5,856.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,835.41x = 79,492,443.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,492,443.40/9,835.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,082.27

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