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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.37, 13,593.43 and 2,399.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.37, 13,593.43 and 2,399.91 is: 3,599.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.37 : 13,593.43 = 2,399.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.37/13,593.43 = 2,399.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.37x = 13,593.43 × 2,399.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.37x = 32,623,008.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,623,008.59/9,063.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.43

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