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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,836.36, 13,573.30 and 5,644.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,836.36, 13,573.30 and 5,644.36 is: 7,788.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,836.36 : 13,573.30 = 5,644.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,836.36/13,573.30 = 5,644.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,836.36x = 13,573.30 × 5,644.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,836.36x = 76,612,591.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,612,591.59/9,836.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,788.71

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