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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,855.48, 13,597.97 and 5,606.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,855.48, 13,597.97 and 5,606.58 is: 7,735.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,855.48 : 13,597.97 = 5,606.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,855.48/13,597.97 = 5,606.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,855.48x = 13,597.97 × 5,606.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,855.48x = 76,238,078.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,238,078.61/9,855.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,735.60

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