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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,836.61, 13,574.97 and 5,803.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,836.61, 13,574.97 and 5,803.59 is: 8,009.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,836.61 : 13,574.97 = 5,803.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,836.61/13,574.97 = 5,803.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,836.61x = 13,574.97 × 5,803.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,836.61x = 78,783,560.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,783,560.14/9,836.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,009.22

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