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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,835.95, 13,573.43 and 5,359.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,835.95, 13,573.43 and 5,359.73 is: 7,396.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,835.95 : 13,573.43 = 5,359.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,835.95/13,573.43 = 5,359.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,835.95x = 13,573.43 × 5,359.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,835.95x = 72,749,919.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,749,919.97/9,835.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,396.33

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