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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,835.77, 13,573.52 and 5,359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,835.77, 13,573.52 and 5,359.52 is: 7,396.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,835.77 : 13,573.52 = 5,359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,835.77/13,573.52 = 5,359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,835.77x = 13,573.52 × 5,359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,835.77x = 72,747,525.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,747,525.11/9,835.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,396.22

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