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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,835.67, 13,573.28 and 5,856.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,835.67, 13,573.28 and 5,856.95 is: 8,082.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,835.67 : 13,573.28 = 5,856.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,835.67/13,573.28 = 5,856.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,835.67x = 13,573.28 × 5,856.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,835.67x = 79,497,925.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,497,925.14/9,835.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,082.62

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