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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,836.65, 13,573.38 and 5,586.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,836.65, 13,573.38 and 5,586.18 is: 7,708.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,836.65 : 13,573.38 = 5,586.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,836.65/13,573.38 = 5,586.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,836.65x = 13,573.38 × 5,586.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,836.65x = 75,823,343.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,823,343.89/9,836.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,708.25

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