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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,836.93, 13,574.95 and 5,858.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,836.93, 13,574.95 and 5,858.21 is: 8,084.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,836.93 : 13,574.95 = 5,858.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,836.93/13,574.95 = 5,858.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,836.93x = 13,574.95 × 5,858.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,836.93x = 79,524,907.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,524,907.84/9,836.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,084.32

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