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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,835.94, 13,573.24 and 5,359.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,835.94, 13,573.24 and 5,359.59 is: 7,396.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,835.94 : 13,573.24 = 5,359.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,835.94/13,573.24 = 5,359.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,835.94x = 13,573.24 × 5,359.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,835.94x = 72,746,987.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,746,987.97/9,835.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,396.04

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