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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,853.31, 13,594.01 and 7,585.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,853.31, 13,594.01 and 7,585.34 is: 10,465.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,853.31 : 13,594.01 = 7,585.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,853.31/13,594.01 = 7,585.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,853.31x = 13,594.01 × 7,585.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,853.31x = 103,115,188.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,115,188.17/9,853.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,465.03

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