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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,041.09, 13,858.34 and 9,598.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,041.09, 13,858.34 and 9,598.16 is: 13,247.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,041.09 : 13,858.34 = 9,598.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,041.09/13,858.34 = 9,598.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,041.09x = 13,858.34 × 9,598.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,041.09x = 133,014,447.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,014,447.37/10,041.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,247.01

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