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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,836.02, 13,573.20 and 5,644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,836.02, 13,573.20 and 5,644 is: 7,788.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,836.02 : 13,573.20 = 5,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,836.02/13,573.20 = 5,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,836.02x = 13,573.20 × 5,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,836.02x = 76,607,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,607,140.80/9,836.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,788.43

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